Midwives as Catalysts for Change: A Literature Review on Reproductive Health Education and Promotion to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Harny Citra Purnama, Nurisna Ummu Hafitasari

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Cervical cancer remains a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where screening coverage and awareness levels are still limited. Midwives, as primary providers of reproductive health services, play an important role in prevention strategies through education, counseling, and health promotion. This review examines how midwives contribute to reproductive health education and promotion for the prevention of cervical cancer. The method used in this search is based on PICO criteria and the scope of literature is identified using PRISMA-ScR. Relevant studies were identified from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect. The inclusion criteria comprised articles published between 2015–2025, written in English, open access, and relevant to the topic. A total of 10 articles were selected. The findings of this review indicate that midwives significantly improve reproductive health literacy and empower women to engage in preventive behaviors. This review identifies midwives as key actors who bridge clinical services with education and community engagement, framing them as agents of change in global cervical cancer prevention efforts. This study emphasizes the need to strengthen midwives' capacity to optimize their contribution, presenting an approach that goes beyond the traditional clinical perspective and places midwives on the global health agenda.


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cervical cancer, early detection, midwives, reproductive health education

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