Cervical cancer screening and practice in low resource countries: Nigeria as a case study

Sowemimo, Oluwaseun; Ojo, Opeyemi O.; Fasubaa, OB

doi:10.4103/tjog.tjog_66_17

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“…18,19 In another study, screening gaps were attributed to demand-side barriers like cost and the nonavailability of local screening services. 20 These, and similar studies, [16][17][18][19]21,22 provide a basis for proposing solutions and charting a course forward towards progress.…”

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A comparative analysis of cervical cancer prevention between Nigeria and Nordic countries that have experienced a decline in cervical cancer incidence

Anyasi¹,

Foss

2020

International Health

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Background A modelling analysis carried out in 2014 suggested that, without cervical cancer screening programmes, the incidence of cervical cancer in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden would have been as high as that in some low- and middle-income countries. We compare programme strategies between Nigeria and these Nordic countries and develop translatable recommendations. Methods A literature review using a systematic approach through Medline, Popline, Global Health, CINAHL PLUS, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Africa Wide and WHO databases was conducted. Results Fifteen journal articles and two grey literature reports met our criteria. Six descriptive studies from Nigeria noted that services in Nigeria were mainly provided in urban secondary/tertiary facilities and that uptake was low even where screening was free. Trials in Nigeria and Sweden noted that subsidies and free programmes alone did not improve uptake; a Danish trial demonstrated that reminders and invitations issued by general practitioners improved participation. Conclusion Free screening programmes are important but should also consider incentivisation of treatment when needed and demand creation among health workers. Additionally, effective monitoring and evaluation of programme data are key to improving and maintaining quality. More broadly, we suggest that Nigeria can build success through stakeholder-led implementation of well-defined policies with national consensus to ensure coordination and sustainability.

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A comparative analysis of cervical cancer prevention between Nigeria and Nordic countries that have experienced a decline in cervical cancer incidence

Anyasi¹,

Foss

2020

International Health

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“…Algunos países de bajos recursos han introducido la inspección visual con ácido acético (IVAA) como programa nacional, ya que la técnica de ver y tratar disminuye la cantidad de visitas al médico y ha demostrado eficacia significativa para lesiones de alto grado (6,7) . No obstante, esta no es la estrategia más recomendada debido a sus limitaciones.…”

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Estado del tamizaje del cáncer de cérvix en países de América Latina desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de salud

Fernández

2020

Rev peru ginecol obstet.

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Objetivos. Determinar el estado del tamizaje del cáncer de cérvix en países de América Latina desde la perspectiva del personal de salud. Método. Estudio tipo encuesta online a grupos cerrados de patólogos y citotecnólogos. Resultados. Se obtuvo 155 cuestionarios llenados. La mayoría considera que existen deficiencias en el tamizaje del cáncer de cérvix, tales como mal abordaje y falta de entrenamiento en el personal. Conclusiones. Es necesario invertir económicamente en las políticas creadas contra el cáncer de cérvix.

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“…There is also a lack of operational policy, strategy or action to reduce the burden of tobacco use [14], and complete absence of bans on advertising, promoting and sponsorship which increases risk of cancer [15]. Cancer screening and early detection of cancer are not generally available at the public primary health care level [16,17]. Cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy are not generally available in the public health system [18].…”

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Cancer mortality trends among middle-aged men and women in Nigeria: data from the WHO cancer mortality database

Nworie¹

2018

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Introduction: Cancer is a common global disease characterized by regional variations and late clinical presentations in most developing countries including Nigeria. In 2008, Nigeria was one of the countries with the highest cancer rates in Africa and contributed to 15% of estimated new cases. Despite the threat that cancer poses in sub-Saharan Africa, few countries have established implementation for control of the disease. This study analyses the trends and peculiarity of cancer in the Nigerian population, by comparing and contrasting its prevalence among males and females. We also present estimates of cancer incidence in the Nigerian population. Material and methods: Data on cases and cancer mortality rates were obtained from the WHO cancer mortality database, Health statistics and information systems. The data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics v. 17. Results: A slightly declining cancer mortality rate was observed from 2000 to 2012. A higher mortality rate was observed among women than men. The highest incidence of cancer among men was observed for prostate and liver cancer, while breast and cervix uteri cancer had the highest incidence among females. Conclusions: Though a slight decline in cancer mortality was observed in the study, the cancer mortality rate in Nigeria is still high. It is important to identify factors that promote cancer control and ensure the next steps towards further eradication of cancer and cancer-related diseases in Nigeria.

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Cervical cancer screening and practice in low resource countries: Nigeria as a case study

Cited by 22 publications

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A comparative analysis of cervical cancer prevention between Nigeria and Nordic countries that have experienced a decline in cervical cancer incidence

A comparative analysis of cervical cancer prevention between Nigeria and Nordic countries that have experienced a decline in cervical cancer incidence

Estado del tamizaje del cáncer de cérvix en países de América Latina desde la perspectiva de los profesionales de salud

Cancer mortality trends among middle-aged men and women in Nigeria: data from the WHO cancer mortality database

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