Awareness about cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms

Singh, Sadhana; Narayan, Nutan; Sinha, Rupam; Sinha, Pragya; Sinha, Virendra Prasad; Upadhye, Jayshree J.

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20184953

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“…In our study, the majority of respondents were in the 30 or less (≤ 30) aged group, followed by the age group of 41 to 50 years group. This is slightly different from the findings of Singh, Narayan [15], who had 41-50 group, followed by 51-60. This difference could be due to the fact that Buea harbours many tertiary institutions draining in so many students who are young and more informed on healthcare challenges.…”

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Socio-economic Determinants Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening in Buea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fru¹,

Andrew²,

Cho³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Cervical cancer remains a huge burden in scarce resource communities as Cameroon. The morbidity and mortality are huge, despite the preventable nature of this pathology. This study set to explore the socio-economic variables which could help influence positively presentation for screening and lessen the pressure on our fragile heath system. Methodology: A one-day free screening campaign was carried out at the Buea regional hospital on the 2nd of November, 2019. The study population consisted of women aged 16 to 66 years old. After thorough explanation of the exercise to the potential participants to this study, a questionnaire was distributed to them. Assurance was given about the confidentiality of this study, and they were also informed that, they could opt out at any moment, if they so wish. Results: Some of the socio-economic variables influencing presentation for cervical cancer screening were identified and they seem to modulate individual behaviour towards cervical cancer screening. They were namely: age, level of education, residence, marital status, age at first sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, number of pregnancies and number of deliveries. Conclusion: The key contributors influencing presentation at screening in this study were: age, level of education, residence, age at first sexual intercourse, number of sexual partners, number of pregnancies and number of deliveries. Understanding and acting on these variables could help curb down morbidity and mortality, thus alleviating the burden on our fragile heath system.

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confidence: 91%

Socio-economic Determinants Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening in Buea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Fru¹,

Andrew²,

Cho³

et al. 2020

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“… 40 This difference could be different in study settings and the age of the study participants. Only 12.9% had base-level knowledge about vaginal bleeding after coitus could be a sign of cervical cancer, which is low compared to a study in India, 27%, 41 very low compared to different studies reported. 38 , 40 The baseline knowledge levels on vaginal bleeding between periods and foul-smelling vaginal discharge as a symptom of cervical cancer were lower than studies reported.…”

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“… 38 , 40 The baseline knowledge levels on vaginal bleeding between periods and foul-smelling vaginal discharge as a symptom of cervical cancer were lower than studies reported. 38 , 41 After menopause, vaginal bleeding may be an indication of cervical cancer. Before the intervention, only 7.4% of students correctly responded; after the intervention, 64.3% of students correctly responded.…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Pre- and Post-Educational Intervention Knowledge Levels of HPV and Cervical Cancer Among the Male and Female University Students, Northwest Ethiopia

Indracanti¹,

Berhane²,

Minyamer³

2021

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Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are sexually transmitted and most frequently associated with cervical cancer in women, but they are also a public health concern in men. There is rising evidence that HPV’s role in other cancers, such as anal, vulva, vaginal, penis, head, and neck cancers. The present study aimed to understand the factors associated with HPV and cervical cancer knowledge levels of university students before and after an educational intervention. Methods An Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from October to November 2018. A total of 638 study participants were selected using a simple random multistage sampling technique. A pretested questionnaire was used, consolidated the data, and analyzed with SPSS version 23. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify which variables were associated with the knowledge levels. Results Six hundred thirty-eight study participants with a 100% response rate, and the mean age was 21.07 years (±SD, 1.96). Initial awareness of various broad categories was 4.09, and after the intervention, it increased to 23.4, with an average increase of 19.31 at 99% CI, p≤0.001 significance level. Before the educational intervention, students with <21 years of age [6.16, 95% CI: (2.21–17.18)] and ≤2.5 CGPA [3.44, 95% CI: (1.51–7.81)] were less knowledgeable over other counterparts. After educational intervention, the year of study was significantly associated with increased knowledge of overall and different broad categories of cervical cancer and HPV. Year of study, 1st-year students [AOR: 0.27, 95% CI: (0.14–0.51)] over third years and above are less knowledgeable. First-year students and CGPA ≤2.5 were less improved awareness over others. Conclusion The educational intervention improved more than fourfold increase knowledge on cervical cancer and HPV, and the year of study was a key factor associated with overall improvement. This study suggests that educational intervention effectively strengthens our understanding of the spread of HPV and cervical cancer disease burden.

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“…With regard to signs and symptoms of Cervical Cancer, 38% knew bleeding per vaginum, 30.75% knew intermenstrual bleeding, 29.72% knew loss of weight, and 28.87% knew foul smelling discharge as common symptoms of Cervical Cancer. Similarly a study done by Singh et al 35 reported that 79% females knew vaginal bleeding between menses as symptom of Cervical Cancer and 66% knew symptom as foul-smelling vaginal discharge. A study done by Shah et al 33 found that 94.2% respondents stated vaginal discharge as one of the symptoms, 86.9% as menstrual abnormality and 66.6% as pain as symptoms.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Women in India: A Review

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Background: Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the world leading to 90% deaths in low and middle income countries. About 96,922 new Cervical Cancer cases are diagnosed annually in India. Objective: To study the knowledge, attitude and practice on Cervical Cancer and screening among women in India. Materials and Methods: Health sciences electronic databases PubMed and Google Scholar were searched for studies published between 2012 to March 2020. Keywords used for the search were (“Cervical Cancer screening”), (“knowledge”),(“attitude”), (“practice”) AND (“India”). 19 articles were included in the review based on the eligibility criteria. Statistical software SPSS-V.23 was used for the statistical application. Results: 7688 women were included in the study. Age of study participants ranged from 12-65 years. Overall knowledge on Cervical Cancer among women was 40.22%. Knowledge of risk factors and signs and symptoms was fairly adequate among the women. 32.68% of women knew that early age of marriage was a risk factor for Cervical Cancer followed by 23.01% women who mentioned that early age of initiation of sexual activity was a common risk factor for Cervical Cancer. Inter menstrual bleeding and foul smelling discharge was the most common sign and symptom reported in 30.75% and 28.86% women respectively. Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Cervical Cancer screening was seen in 20.31%, 43.64% and 13.22% of women respectively. Conclusion: Effective information, education and communication strategies are required to improve the level of awareness of women on Cervical Cancer.

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Awareness about cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms

Cited by 14 publications

References 5 publications

Socio-economic Determinants Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening in Buea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Socio-economic Determinants Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening in Buea: A Cross-Sectional Study

Factors Associated with Pre- and Post-Educational Intervention Knowledge Levels of HPV and Cervical Cancer Among the Male and Female University Students, Northwest Ethiopia

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Women in India: A Review

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