The Effects Of APCT On Social And Cultural Factors

social and cultural factors. Social and cultural factors that may affect the rejection of the institution of APCT in the VCSC includes a lack of knowledge within high-risk populations of the need for APCT, negative connotations regarding the screening process, stigmata, fear of the diagnosis of SCCA, and cultural norms. In a study by D’Souza et al. (2013), attitudes and acceptance of APCT were investigated within the MSM population. Results indicated that barriers to APCT included a lack of knowledge regarding anal pap screenings, a lack of perceived risk for HPV, AIN or SCCA, fear of the procedure causing discomfort, embarrassment, and minimal emphasis from providers for the need to undergo APCT (D’Souza et al., 2013). In addition, a study by Newman, Roberts, Masongsong, and Wiley (2008) also evaluated barriers to APCT in HIV positive males and MSM. …show more content…
Furthermore, Newman et al. (2008) found that many HIV-positive individuals were fearful of the diagnosis of SCCA and perceived this as a threat to the assurance they had acquired with immune reconstitution through use of HIV medications. Finally, Newman et al. (2008) suggested that a barrier to APCT might be related to cultural norms, especially in the Afro-American and Latino populations. These populations value masculine behavior, which avoids seeking healthcare unless it is critical (Newman et al., 2008). As a result, preventative healthcare is considered a low priority within these