Communication preferences for human papillomavirus and other health information in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Jamda, Mustapha A; Nnodu, Obiageli; Lawson, Lovett; Adelaiye, Rabi; Zamani, Andrew

doi:10.4103/njgp.njgp_16_17

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“…More than 82% of the participants in both groups correctly answered at least questions. The significant increase in level of HPV knowledge following tailored educational interventions was similar to results from other research conducted in both Nigeria 43,44 and other developing countries. 47 For example, Adamu et al.…”

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“…This finding is similar to prior reports of HPV and cervical cancer knowledge in Nigeria. 34,44 In a community-based cervical cancer education initiative among market women in an urban area of Lagos, Nigeria, Wright et al. 45 reported that at preintervention, more than 75% of participants had no knowledge of cervical cancer preintervention.…”

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“…Furthermore, most published articles in Nigeria tend to address HPV as a virus that causes cervical cancer, rather than an infection in and of its own right, thus making it seem is only a concern for women. 18,35,44…”

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Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: An Assessment of Community-Based Educational Interventions

Nkwonta

Messias

Felder

et al. 2020

Int Q Community Health Educ

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We explored the impact of two community-based educational interventions on Nigerian adults’ knowledge and intention to take or encourage human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and cervical screenings. Face-to-face presentation and printed pamphlet intervention were delivered to 266 men and women aged 18 to 65 years in 12 locations in urban setting. At baseline, the majority (80%) had poor knowledge of HPV, and less than 12% had ever received or have a family member who had received HPV vaccine or cervical screening. Postintervention, there was significant increase (>70%) in the participants knowledge and intention to take or encourage HPV vaccination and cervical screening. In addition, more than half were willing to pay for HPV vaccine and screening even when expensive. Gender-focused and context-specific low-cost community-based educational interventions are effective in increasing HPV vaccine and cervical screening in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: An Assessment of Community-Based Educational Interventions

Nkwonta

Messias

Felder

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A qualitative exploration of the spiritual wellbeing of women with advanced cervical cancer in Ghana

Hobenu,

Naab

2023

Int J Palliat Nurs

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Background: Spiritual wellbeing is one of the most important aspects of human health, alongside physical, psychological and social factors. Religiosity/spirituality can play a critical role in the lives of people experiencing life-threatening illnesses, such as cervical cancer. Most women with cervical cancer in Africa, including Ghana, are diagnosed at the advanced stage. These women lean on their spiritual connections for strength during their illness. Despite the fact that numerous studies have been conducted on the relevance of religiosity/spirituality in the experience of cancer in other jurisdictions, the same cannot be said about Ghana. The study aims to fill this gap in the literature. Aim: To explore the spiritual wellbeing of women diagnosed with advanced cervical cancer in Ghana. Method: A qualitative explorative design was employed, with purposive sampling used to recruit 15 women with advanced cervical cancer from a cancer treatment centre of a teaching hospital in Ghana. Individual face-to-face interviews, lasting between 45–90 minutes, were used to gather information. Interviews were audio taped with participants' consent. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings: The following sub-themes were identified within one overarching theme of the spiritual wellbeing of women with advanced cervical cancer: the meaning of illness and acceptance; a sense of hope and religiosity; uncertainty; and the will to live. Conclusion: Many participants believed they were bewitched, and the devil was responsible for their cervical cancer. Healthcare providers should adopt a multi-disciplinary approach and widen their care strategies to include spirituality, to enhance the treatment outcomes of women living with advanced cervical cancer.

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Communication preferences for human papillomavirus and other health information in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: An Assessment of Community-Based Educational Interventions

Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Screening in Nigeria: An Assessment of Community-Based Educational Interventions

A qualitative exploration of the spiritual wellbeing of women with advanced cervical cancer in Ghana

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