A History of Interpersonal Trauma and the Gynecological Exam
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4693551 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kelly Ackerson (0009-0009-6265-1304, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 679-688 |
| Publication date | 2012-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Health Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1049732311424730 |
| PMID | 22068042 |
| OpenAlex | W2138652411 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 23 |
Cervical cancer is preventable, in part, by routine Papanicolaou (Pap) testing, but some women avoid routine screening. African American women have the greatest mortality among all groups of women in the United States. Personal reasons have been found to contribute to screening avoidance behavior, such as a history of sexual abuse and intimate partner violence. Fifteen African American women with a trauma history participated in personal interviews. The Interaction Model of Client Behavior was employed for exploring the women's social influence, previous health care experience, cognitive appraisal, affective response, and motivation associated with routine Pap testing. Study findings suggest that providers need to assess and provide accurate information about Pap testing and cervical cancer to increase patients' knowledge. Personally reflecting on one's approach to conducting a woman's gynecologic exam (and how it is performed) might prevent triggering unwanted memories, making that visit a positive experience and facilitating repeat screening behavior
Cancer · Cervical cancer · Domestic violence · Family medicine · Gynecology · Interpersonal communication · Medical emergency · Papanicolaou stain · Pelvic examination · Poison control · Psychiatry · Suicide prevention · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Clinical Psychology · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology
Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Cancer attitude inventory
Perceived Barriers and Facilitators in Accessing Cervical Cancer Screening
Who are the under- and never- screened for cancer in Ontario
Barriers to sexual and reproductive health care for women survivors of intimate partner violence
‘Poorly relaxed women’
Adverse childhood experiences and multiple mental health outcomes through adulthood
Trauma-Informed Care Training in U.S. and Canadian Ob/Gyn Residencies
Screening for History of Childhood Abuse
Experience of Pelvic Examination and Uptake of Gynecological Care Following Domestic or Sexual Violence
Perceptions of barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening among low-income, HIV-infected women from an integrated HIV clinic
Modifying and Pilot Testing the Pap Smear Belief Questionnaire
| Citations per year | 0.92 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Highly cited | No |