Table 1 Identified key barriers in Albania and Montenegro
From: Barriers of organized cervical cancer screening in Albania and Montenegro
Montenegro | Albania | |
|---|---|---|
Barrier ranked #1 | Inadequate capacities for improving the invitation system and participation rate | Inadequate procedures for the invitation of woman eligible for screening |
Barrier ranked #2 | Absence of an integrated screening registry for cervical cancer | Insufficient financial resources to operate the screening program |
Barrier ranked #3 | Lack of up-to-date, long-term strategy for prevention and early detection of cervical cancer | Lack of effective information systems and technology in cervical cancer prevention |