Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among female undergraduates in a tertiary institution in south eastern Nigeria: a cross sectional study

Dozie, Ugonma Winnie; Ebirim, Chikere Ifeanyi Casmir; Dike, Chidera Rosemary; Dozie, Ins; Ibe, S. N.; Abanobi, Okwuoma Chi

doi:10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.1.1828

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“…Despite the high level of knowledge on cervical cancer and human papillomavirus among respondents, only 6.8% had been screened for cervical cancer, and 2.6% were vaccinated. This result is consistent with the research conducted in South-East Nigeria among female undergraduates 7.2% which revealed low uptake of cervical cancer screening [13]. Extremely low uptake rate of cervical cancer screening was found in studies carried out in Ogun 3.9% and Anambra, Nigeria 1.78% respectively [14,15].…”

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“…According to the study's findings, the majority of the respondents were in their teens or early twenties. This closely mirrors a study conducted in Imo State, where over half of the female undergraduate participants fell within this age bracket, known for its association with an increased likelihood of engaging in risky sexual behaviour [13]. Majority 92% were from Igbo ethnic group, and 99% were Christians.…”

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“…The choice of female undergraduates for this study is because female undergraduates are more exposed to risk factors like higher sexual activities, regular use of oral contraceptives, and communal living amongst others. Various studies have assessed female undergraduates' knowledge, awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screening [12,13]. Results from these studies showed that female undergraduates were knowledgeable about cervical cancer screening and were aware of it, but had low screening and vaccination uptake.…”

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Predictors and Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination Uptake Among Female Undergraduates in a University, South East Nigeria

Nwokorie,

Ekwueme,

Ahuchaogu

et al. 2024

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BACKGROUND: The main objective was to assess the predictors and barriers to cervical cancer screening and vaccination uptake among female undergraduates of University of Nigeria Enugu Campus. Early screening and vaccination are important keys to preventing cervical cancer. Hence, the study was geared at providing insights into the factors that influence screening behaviors and vaccination uptake among the respondents. MATERIALS & METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was adopted in this study to assess the predictors and barriers of cervical cancer screening and vaccination uptake. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was collected, queued in and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23.0. Descriptive analysis was done using percentages, frequencies, and standard deviation. Pearson’s chi-square test was used to draw associations between variables. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: 410 respondents satisfactorily completed the survey instrument. The study found that a small percentage (2.4%) of the respondents had received the HPV vaccine, and only 6.8% indicated having had a Pap smear test. Among those not screened (93.2%), lack of awareness (47.3%) was mentioned as the main barrier. Cost and attitude of health workers were the main barriers to vaccination uptake. The major predictors of cervical cancer screening uptake were awareness of the importance of regular cervical cancer screening (90.2%), and potential risk (84.9%). For HPV vaccination uptake, awareness regarding the potential risk of cervical cancer (mean = 3.54, SD = 1.340), awareness of effectiveness of HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer (mean = 3.23, SD = 1.036), and cost of HPV vaccine (mean = 3.21, SD = 1.084) were major predictors. Significant association was established between ethnicity (p = 0.006), faculties (p = 0.050) and vaccination uptake. CONCLUSION: The study revealed a low uptake of cervical cancer screening and vaccination. Factors contributing to low uptake include limited access to healthcare services, financial constraints and fear or discomfort associated with screening procedures. Targeted interventions and policies that promote accessibility, affordability, and acceptability of cervical cancer prevention services are recommended.

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Predictors and Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination Uptake Among Female Undergraduates in a University, South East Nigeria

Nwokorie,

Ekwueme,

Ahuchaogu

et al. 2024

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“…Our results show that although students claim to be familiar with CC, there’s a clear lack of understanding about its cause and transmission, which can have a profound impact on women’s health in Cape Verde. The dependance on the media for CC information reflect trends seen in studies conducted in other countries, suggesting a common pattern in how students acquire knowledge about the disease [ 25 , 5 , 35 ]. In addition, variations in the identification of risk factors and differences in symptom recognition across studies highlight significant gaps in student awareness that require immediate attention.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of cervical cancer screening among female students enrolled in higher education institutions in Cabo Verde

Rocha,

Clara,

Luz

et al. 2024

ecancer Journal

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Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth most common cancer among women in the world and the second in Africa. CC is the third most frequent cancer and the first cause of cancer-related death among women in Cabo Verde, with an estimated incidence of 17 cases per 100,000 women. The mortality rate is around 10.5% and represents one of the largest percentages of all types of cancer diagnosed in women in the country. The high mortality rate can be explained by the absence of a national screening programme and a lack of human and physical resources. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices on CC among undergraduate female students in Cabo Verde in 2020. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study, using a self-administered structured questionnaire, was conducted in six higher education institutions (HEI) in Cabo Verde between November and December 2020. A total of 618 female undergraduate students were recruited using a simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistical data analysis was used to report the results. Results The response rate was 96.6% ( n = 618). Most of the participants, 90.6% (549), were single, with average age of 21.79 years (SD =±4). Although most of the participants had already heard about CC (94.6%), most students showed a low knowledge about this disease (86.2%). Moreover, only 9.1% reported having been screened for CC. Conclusion Most undergraduate female students enrolled in HEI in Cabo Verde have poor knowledge and unfavourable attitudes toward CC. The level of knowledge is quite unsatisfactory. Within this context, the implementation of health policies focused on human papillomavirus education, prevention strategies, and CC screening is crucial.

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“…The convenience sampling method was adopted given the small size and homogeneity of the study population. To ensure equitable allocation of instruments to each site, a suitable ratio of the calculated sample size was determined using the following formula ( 12 ):…”

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Cervical cancer awareness, perception, and attitude among tertiary health institution students in northeastern Nigeria

Muhammad,

Ezenkwa,

Imoudu

et al. 2024

Front. Oncol.

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BackgroundThe devastating scourge of cervical cancer in Africa is largely due to the absence of preventive interventions, driven by low awareness and poor perception of the disease in the continent. This work is a preliminary effort toward understanding key social drivers promoting this disease in our immediate environment with a view to mitigating it.MethodFemale students of two tertiary health institutions in Azare, northeastern Nigeria, were approached to participate in this cross-sectional descriptive study. A structured self-administered questionnaire was administered to consenting participants and covered questions on their socio-demographics, awareness, perception, and attitude about/toward cervical cancer and its prevention. The responses were scrutinized for coherency and categorized into themes using summary statistics, while a chi-square test was used to determine the association between awareness of cervical cancer and participant age, marital status, religion, screening uptake, and willingness to undergo screen.ResultsAwareness of cervical cancer was recorded among 174/230 (75.7%) respondents who enrolled in this study; 117 (67.2%) knew that it was preventable, but only three (1.3%) respondents had undergone screening. Among the aware participants, 91 (52.3%) and 131 (75.3%) knew that sexual intercourse and multiple sexual partners are risk factors for the disease, respectively. In contrast, knowledge of the etiology was poor; 82 (47.1%) respondents who knew it was preventable had heard about human papillomavirus (HPV), while 72 (41.4%) knew that HPV causes cervical cancer. Most (78%) of the participants expressed willingness to take a human papillomavirus vaccine or undergo screening (84.6%) if made available to them. Awareness was significantly associated with participants’ age (p = 0.022) and willingness to undergo screening (p = 0.016).ConclusionThis study revealed discordance between awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer. Educational initiatives reflective of population perception/knowledge of cervical cancer are needed to mitigate the rising incidence of this disease, especially among female healthcare providers.

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Determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among female undergraduates in a tertiary institution in south eastern Nigeria: a cross sectional study

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Predictors and Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination Uptake Among Female Undergraduates in a University, South East Nigeria

Predictors and Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination Uptake Among Female Undergraduates in a University, South East Nigeria

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of cervical cancer screening among female students enrolled in higher education institutions in Cabo Verde

Cervical cancer awareness, perception, and attitude among tertiary health institution students in northeastern Nigeria

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