Local community networks in the fight against cervical cancer: the role of coffee ceremonies in the uptake of screening in Ethiopia

Trop Doct. 2019 Oct;49(4):298-300. doi: 10.1177/0049475519864763. Epub 2019 Jul 23.

Abstract

Community mobilisation is an essential part of cervical cancer screening programmes to increase demand for screening services. While there are different methods of community mobilisation, in Ethiopia community conversations during traditional coffee ceremonies appear to be a context appropriate and effective method. Linkage of community mobilisation with existing community networks can increase uptake of cervical cancer screening and improve continuous support and care among community members.

Keywords: Cervical cancer; cervical screening; community mobilisation; screening uptake; sub-Saharan Africa.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coffee*
  • Community Health Services / methods*
  • Community Health Services / organization & administration
  • Community Networks / organization & administration*
  • Early Detection of Cancer / methods*
  • Ethiopia / epidemiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control

Substances

  • Coffee