Department of Health Care Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2020 Oct 1;21(10):3039-3043. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2020.21.10.3039.
The aim of the study was to explore and describe perceptions of midwives on Papanicolaou (Pap smear) test during pregnancy.
The study used qualitative, exploratory type of design. A probability purposive sampling was used to sample 12 registered midwives based in gynaecological units in a public hospital in Tshwane District, South Africa. Open-ended questionnaires, field notes, and audio tape were used to collect data. Data analysis process involved grouping and categorization into themes and sub-themes.
This study showed that majority of midwives lacked scientific knowledge behind Pap smear test during pregnancy. Some of the participants could relate with the test and verbalized that there may be complications such as bleeding, which may lead to miscarriage.
Findings showed that midwives were not performing Pap smear tests among pregnant women due lack of knowledge. This points out that Pap smear test is not prioritised as a secondary preventive tool at facility level. It is therefore recommended that refresher workshops be conducted at hospital level.
本研究旨在探讨和描述助产士对妊娠期间巴氏涂片（Pap 涂片）检查的看法。
本研究采用定性、探索性设计类型。采用概率目的抽样，在南非茨瓦内地区一家公立医院的妇科单位招募了 12 名注册助产士作为研究对象。采用开放式问卷、现场记录和录音带收集数据。数据分析过程包括分组和分类为主题和子主题。
本研究表明，大多数助产士缺乏妊娠期间巴氏涂片检查背后的科学知识。一些参与者可以理解这项检查，并表示可能会出现出血等并发症，这可能导致流产。
研究结果表明，由于缺乏知识，助产士没有在孕妇中进行巴氏涂片检查。这表明巴氏涂片检查在医疗机构层面上并不是优先考虑的二级预防工具。因此，建议在医院层面举办复习研讨会。
