Determinants of cervical cancer screening among African and African American women: a qualitative systematic review

The study shows that even though African women and African American women share similar barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening, the underlying causes differ. Among African women, poor screening uptake is largely due to inadequate health infrastructure, whereas African American women's barriers are rooted in historical medical mistrust. These findings highlight the need for culturally tailored interventions, such as community-driven awareness and culturally trained providers, that respond to the lived experiences of each population rather than adopting a monolithic approach.