Information Sources for Serbian Women on Cervical Carcinoma Risk Factors

Mikov, M M; Rajčević, Smiljana; Malenkovic, Goran; Ristić, Mioljub

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.6.2931

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“…The most frequently chosen source was the media with, 1011 students answering that this source contributed to their knowledge on the subject. Likewise, in another Serbian study, participating females identified the media as the main source of information about CC risk factors [40]. This is a substantial change from previously reported results that the media is a "poor source of comprehensive information on cervical cancer" [41].…”

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Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Rančić

Golubović

Ilić³

et al. 2020

Medicina

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Background and objectives: Persistent infection with carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer. The study explored students’ knowledge about cervical cancer and awareness of human papillomavirus and the HPV vaccine. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was carried out among 1616 first-year female college students at the University of Niš. It examined socio-demographic characteristics, measured the score of knowledge about cervical cancer, assessed awareness regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine and inquired about the source of information about cervical cancer and HPV. Results: The average cervical cancer knowledge score was 16.35 ± 7.92 (min 0, max 30), with medical professional education, parents’ education level, place of residence and relationship status having significant effects on the score. The awareness about HPV and the HPV vaccine was low, with only 14.2% of students having heard about both HPV and its vaccine. The most commonly reported sources of information were the media, while the most competent one was organized health education. Conclusions: Health promotion campaigns and educational programs are necessary in order to reduce cervical cancer burden and should be directed particularly towards those who have demonstrated low cervical cancer knowledge and low awareness regarding HPV and its vaccine.

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confidence: 88%

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Rančić

Golubović

Ilić³

et al. 2020

Medicina

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“…Conversely, to Magda study in which only 21.9% of female at health Science College (Saudi Arabia) knew about the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine. Some other work from Pakistan showed awareness less than 10% about the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine [16,17]. Opposite to all a recent written report done at Korean University female undergraduate students shows, scholars that mostly informed about Human Papilloma Virus vaccine as primary preventive measures against cervical cancer (83.8%) [18].…”

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Awareness and Attitudes of Nursing Students towards Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Abdallah¹,

Hummeida²,

Elmula³

2017

Gynecol Obstet

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Cervical cancer is the second most common women cancer worldwide, accounting for 13% of female cancers. It ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women after breast cancer in Sudan as well as other developing countries. This study seeks to assess the knowledge, and the attitude of female staff and students of undergraduate nursing students of Khartoum universities, Sudan, towards cervical cancer prevention.A structured interview questionnaire was used for data collection; the questions were made to capture the objectives of the study. Most of the students (84.0%) were not aware of other screening methods than Pap smear test and the burden of cervical cancer and its prevention (p = 0.000). Approximately half of the respondents (49.9%) have no complete information about the HPV vaccine. However, the other half showed positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination and were eager to recommend HPV vaccine to their family and other members of the community. More than two thirds of respondents exhibited positive attitude and were willing to undergo Pap smear in the future. The study shows that the majority of the participants have poor information about cervical cancer prevention. Education would motivate nurses to participate actively in awareness raising, screening, and management.

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“…Women afraid of the Pap testing finding have greater probability to develop premalignant cervical changes. Many studies have shown that good communication with health professionals is an important factor that influence women's decision for preventive examination (Vivilaki et al, 2005;Matejic et al, 2008;Dugandzija et al, 2012). Role of nurses and midwives in prevention of the cervical cancer is also important (Duval et al, 2009;Gottvall et al, 2009;Kent et al, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Differencies in Risk Factors for Cervical Dysplasia with the Applied Diagnostic Method in Serbia

Antić¹,

Vukovic²,

Vasiljevic³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: In the etiology of cervical cancer not only HPV infection is important, but also other factors such as demographic influences andsexual and reproductive health attitudes, as well as others related to preventive measure usage (or non usage). The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with cervical dysplasia in asymptomatic women who were examined by routine cytology and cervical biopsy for early detection of cervical cancer. Materials and Methods: Socio-demographic and other characteristics were obtained from medical files of 85 examinees with pathologic cytologic findings (Pap test) and histopathologic (HP) findings after biopsy. Results: ccording to the Pap test result, a greater probability for development of cervical dysplasia was noted with examinees having a larger number of sexual partners (OR= 5.01, 95% CI 1.04-24.10), and those who are afraid of the Pap finding. Risk factors for development of cervical dysplasia according to the bioptic finding were early beginning with sexual activities, presence of any STD in personal medical history and fear of the Pap test finding. Conclusions: The only risk factor found to be important for both methods was fear of the Pap testing finding.

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Information Sources for Serbian Women on Cervical Carcinoma Risk Factors

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Awareness of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV Vaccine among Female Students from Serbia

Awareness and Attitudes of Nursing Students towards Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Differencies in Risk Factors for Cervical Dysplasia with the Applied Diagnostic Method in Serbia

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