Sonjia Kenya1, Olveen Carrasquillo2, Marie Fatil3, Jamal Jones2, Chrystelle Jean3, India Huff2, Erin Kobetz3. 1. Division of General Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. Electronic address: sonjia@drsonjia.com. 2. Division of General Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. 3. Division of General Medicine, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Haitian immigrant women, the largest growing Black ethnic group in Miami, experience the highest rates of cervical cancer and account for one of the largest populations diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in South Florida. Using community-based participatory research methods, we conducted a pilot study to examine human papilloma virus (HPV)/cervical cancer knowledge and identify intervention preferences among HIV positive Haitian women. METHODS: Community health workers conducted three focus groups with 21 HIV-positive Haitian women. All sessions were conducted in Haitian Kreyol, digitally recorded, and subsequently interpreted and transcribed into English. The first focus group assessed HPV/cervical cancer knowledge, the second session explored HPV/cervical cancer considerations specific to HIV-positive women, and the third focus group discussed HPV/cervical cancer screening and intervention preferences. Data analysis was guided by a grounded theory approach. FINDINGS: Our sample had limited HPV/cervical cancer knowledge. Misconceptions about screening, transmission, and treatment were common. Participants felt that stigma by providers impacted negatively the care they received and that stigma by the community diminished social support. Strong support for culturally tailored interventions to improve HPV/cervical cancer knowledge was expressed. Although no participants had participated in research previously, all were willing to participate in future trials. CONCLUSIONS: There is critical need for culturally relevant interventions to improve HPV/cervical cancer knowledge among HIV-positive Haitian women.
BACKGROUND: Haitian immigrant women, the largest growing Black ethnic group in Miami, experience the highest rates of cervical cancer and account for one of the largest populations diagnosed with humanimmunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in South Florida. Using community-based participatory research methods, we conducted a pilot study to examine humanpapilloma virus (HPV)/cervical cancer knowledge and identify intervention preferences among HIV positive Haitian women. METHODS: Community health workers conducted three focus groups with 21 HIV-positive Haitian women. All sessions were conducted in Haitian Kreyol, digitally recorded, and subsequently interpreted and transcribed into English. The first focus group assessed HPV/cervical cancer knowledge, the second session explored HPV/cervical cancer considerations specific to HIV-positive women, and the third focus group discussed HPV/cervical cancer screening and intervention preferences. Data analysis was guided by a grounded theory approach. FINDINGS: Our sample had limited HPV/cervical cancer knowledge. Misconceptions about screening, transmission, and treatment were common. Participants felt that stigma by providers impacted negatively the care they received and that stigma by the community diminished social support. Strong support for culturally tailored interventions to improve HPV/cervical cancer knowledge was expressed. Although no participants had participated in research previously, all were willing to participate in future trials. CONCLUSIONS: There is critical need for culturally relevant interventions to improve HPV/cervical cancer knowledge among HIV-positive Haitian women.
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