'Give People More Time and Take the Time to Explain Things Properly': Cervical Screening Experiences of People With Intellectual Disability.

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the cervical screening experiences of women with intellectual disability and the barriers they face.
• Qualitative interviews conducted with women with intellectual disability
• Analysis of communication barriers during cervical screening
• Assessment of informed consent processes and trauma-informed care practices
• Participants reported significant communication failures during screening
• Informed consent processes were frequently inadequate or unclear
• Recommendations for healthcare reforms emphasize the need for improved communication and trauma-informed approaches