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July 23, 2026International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics

Evaluating the feasibility of using SMS to recruit women for cervical cancer screening in Rwanda: A pilot study

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GMGrace MccloskeyCRCandice RuckABAmy Booth

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Overview

Pilot study evaluates SMS recruitment effectiveness for cervical cancer screening, highlighting positive outcomes in women.

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using SMS for recruiting women for cervical cancer screening in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Invited 300 women without prior cervical screening access through SMS invitations.
  • Tracked attendance rates and conducted surveys to assess acceptability and feasibility after sending three SMS prompts.
  • Phone surveys were conducted with non-attendees to understand reasons for non-attendance.
  • 86.4% (254/294) of women attended the health center for screening following SMS prompts.
  • 92.9% (236/254) of attendees stated the SMS was a primary reason for their participation.
  • High comprehension of messages and strong attendance indicated SMS was a helpful reminder for screening.

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Mccloskey et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61af2ffaa9903c5116a10ahttps://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.71225
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