{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Perspective of obstetric care-providers on being involved in cervical cancer screening during antenatal care in the Netherlands.
{Author}: van der Hoeven NMA;van den Brule AJC;van Beekhuizen HJ;de Kok IMCM;van Kemenade FJ;
{Journal}: Cancer Med
{Volume}: 13
{Issue}: 13
{Year}: 2024 Jul
{Factor}: 4.711
{DOI}: 10.1002/cam4.7380
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>The aim of this study was to determine attitude of Dutch midwifes, gynecologists and general practitioners (GPs) towards involvement in antenatal cervical cancer screening (CCS) in the Netherlands.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>In 2021, Dutch midwives, gynecologists, and GPs were offered a single digital questionnaire assessing perceived feasibility, benefits, and harms of antenatal CCS.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>A total of 6943 Questionnaires were send and response rate was 18% (N = 1260). Of all respondents, 78% considered antenatal CCS via obstetric care providers feasible. Most respondents (85%) agreed that offering CCS in person can increase motivation to attend. Most midwives (93%) considered that women would feel less encumbered if cervical sampling would be performed by obstetric care providers, rather than by GPs.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Results indicate that introduction of antenatal CCS is considered feasible by a majority of Dutch midwifes, gynecologists, and GPs. Considered benefits include improved motivation to attend and reduced test related barriers.