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Attitudes toward the Cervical Cancer Screening Procedure across Trauma Types

Melaragno, Emma M.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1399477265

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2014, Master of Arts in Psychology, Cleveland State University, College of Sciences and Health Professions.
Cervical cancer can be prevented or treated if the recommended gynecological care is obtained. However, there are many barriers to cervical cancer screening attendance, potentially including interpersonal trauma. Sexual assault has been consistently linked to the inadequate use of or nonattendance to routine Pap smears. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and physical assault may also lead to avoidance of cervical cancer screening. Vulnerability, involving an absence of control and being overpowered by another individual, is a common factor across interpersonal trauma types and may also occur during a Pap smear. The similarities between interpersonal trauma and cervical cancer screening and potential loss of trust and social resources stemming from the traumatic event may lead to nonattendance to the procedure. A survey including information on demographics, trauma history, and gynecological care was completed by 329 women between the ages of 18 and 65 attending and/or working for either Cleveland State University (CSU) or Western Michigan University (WMU). Attitudes relating to trust and interpersonal relations from the Pap Smear Beliefs Questionnaire were examined (PSBQ). Interpersonal trauma was found to not predict non-routine cervical cancer screening attendance. In addition, interpersonal trauma was found to not predict distrust toward the healthcare provider, feeling on edge during the screening, feeling violated during the screening, or preference of a female provider for the Pap smear.
Lisa Doane, PhD (Committee Chair)
Michael Horvath, PhD (Committee Member)
Boaz Kahana, PhD (Committee Member)
Clinical Psychology
interpersonal trauma; trauma types; trauma; cervical cancer screening; Pap smear; screening adherence; barriers to screening; womens health; gynecological health

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  • Melaragno, E. M. (2014). Attitudes toward the Cervical Cancer Screening Procedure across Trauma Types [Master's thesis, Cleveland State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1399477265

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Melaragno, Emma. Attitudes toward the Cervical Cancer Screening Procedure across Trauma Types. 2014. Cleveland State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1399477265.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Melaragno, Emma. "Attitudes toward the Cervical Cancer Screening Procedure across Trauma Types." Master's thesis, Cleveland State University, 2014. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=csu1399477265

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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