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Self-esteem, compliance, and cervical screening

J R Wilson1, J A Fazey

  • 1University of North Wales, Department of Health, Sport, and Physical Education, Bangor, Gwynedd, UK.

Psychological Reports
|December 1, 1995
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Fear, worry, and embarrassment negatively impact decisions for cervical smear tests. Respondents reported higher self-esteem and better marital relationships compared to nonrespondents, highlighting psychological factors in cancer screening participation.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Cervical cancer screening is crucial for early detection and prevention.
  • Understanding psychological barriers to screening participation is essential for improving public health outcomes.
  • Previous research indicates various factors influence screening uptake, but specific emotional and social correlates require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological factors, including emotional, social, and parental domains, influencing women's decisions regarding cervical smear tests.
  • To compare the psychological profiles of women who accepted cervical screening invitations with those who declined.

Main Methods:

  • A computerized semantic differential tool was used to assess 26 concepts across emotional, social, parental, and health domains.

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  • The study involved 57 respondents (accepted test) and 43 nonrespondents (declined test).
  • A personal questionnaire was administered following the semantic differential assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Fear, worry, and embarrassment showed a significant negative correlation with the decision to undergo a cervical smear test.
    • Respondents who participated in cervical screening demonstrated higher self-esteem compared to nonrespondents.
    • Women who accepted the screening invitation reported better relationships with their husbands than those who did not.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychological factors such as fear, worry, and embarrassment are significant deterrents to cervical smear test participation.
    • Higher self-esteem and positive marital relationships may be associated with greater adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations.
    • Interventions aimed at increasing cervical screening uptake should consider addressing emotional and social barriers.