ABSTRACT

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in Solomon Islands; no national cervical screening programme currently exists. In 2015 the Solomon Islands Government invited Family Planning Australia to support implementation of a pilot screening programme. Over 4,000 women were screened. Nurses and stakeholders interviewed felt the pilot was in line with the country’s needs. Challenges related to access, timely treatment, and human resources. The pilot provides an example of a lower-middle income country identifying a national health concern, seeking technical assistance, and committing to implementation. Findings indicate a screening programme is feasible, drawing on the nursing/midwifery workforce, with government commitment.

摘要

宫颈癌是所罗门群岛第二常见的癌症；目前不存在全国性的宫颈筛查计划。2015 年，所罗门群岛政府邀请澳大利亚计划生育支持试点筛查计划的实施。超过 4,000 名女性接受了筛查。接受采访的护士和利益相关者认为试点符合国家的需求。与获取、及时治疗和人力资源相关的挑战。该试点提供了一个中低收入国家确定国家健康问题、寻求技术援助并承诺实施的例子。调查结果表明，在政府承诺的情况下，利用护理/助产士劳动力的筛查计划是可行的。