Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Smear as a Screening Procedure for Cervical Cancer in Ilorin, Nigeria

Aboyeji, Peter A; Ijaiya, Munirdeen A; Jimoh, Ayodele

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“…Consequently, the uptake rate of Pap smear test was just 1.1% in both study groups. This is better than that found in a study among female health workers in Ilorin where only 0.3% had ever done a Pap smear test (Aboyeji et al, 2005) though lower than what was seen in a female population group in Ibadan where about 5.6% of women had been screened previously (Ayinde et al, 2006). Among studies conducted in Nigeria, cervical cancer screening rates were highest among female health workers with uptake rates between 10 and 20% (Anya et al, 2005;Kabir et al, 2005;Ojule et al, 2012;Hyacinth et al, 2012;Oche et al, 2013).…”

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“…Hitherto, about 75% of patients in Nigeria present at an advanced stage (stage 3 or 4) with bad survival prognosis, which is the inverse of presentations in developed countries where 75% present early and prognosis of survival is better (Aboyeji et al, 2005). Studies have shown poor knowledge about cervical cancer (Audu et al, 1999;Feyi-Waboso et al, 2005;Ayinde et al, 2006), and poor acceptance and underutilization of the screening test (Ayinde et al, 2004;Ezem, 2007;Wright et al, 2011;Hyacinth et al, 2012).…”

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“…Studies have shown poor knowledge about cervical cancer (Audu et al, 1999;Feyi-Waboso et al, 2005;Ayinde et al, 2006), and poor acceptance and underutilization of the screening test (Ayinde et al, 2004;Ezem, 2007;Wright et al, 2011;Hyacinth et al, 2012). A study done by Wright et al (2011) in Lagos showed that only 14.9% of a group of market women had heard of cervical cancer while another study among female health workers in Ilorin showed that only 0.3% of the respondents had ever been screened (Aboyeji et al, 2005;Wright et al, 2011). This raises questions on the situation of things in northern Nigeria if the south-western part of the country which usually has better health indices have these findings.…”

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Effect of an educational program on awareness of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear among market women in Niger State, North Central Nigeria

Gana¹,

Oche²,

Ango³

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J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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Cervical cancer is an important but preventable public health problem among women worldwide. Studies have shown low awareness about cervical cancer and its screening test. The aim of this research was to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention programme on awareness of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear by women in selected markets in Niger State, Nigeria. This was a quasi-experimental study conducted in 2014. Sample size was determined based on a previous study on Pap smear test in Nigeria. Multi stage sampling technique was used for recruiting the study participants. SPSS statistical software was used for data entry, editing and analysis. The sociodemographic profile of the respondents was comparable between both groups. Respondents' awareness about cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear were comparable between both groups at pre-intervention. Post-intervention, there was a statistically significant difference in awareness about cervical cancer (χ 2 = 59.127, p<0.001) with a marginal increase in uptake of Pap smear test (Fisher's exact, p=0.621) in the intervention group as compared to the control group. This finding underscores the need for awareness creation strategies and the need for more interventional programs.

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Effect of an educational program on awareness of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear among market women in Niger State, North Central Nigeria

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J. Public Health Epidemiol.

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“…The level of awareness and utilization of cervical cytology services among women in the country is unclear as there is no reliable population-based cancer registry or prevention program databases, and very few regional population based studies have been reported in the country [25,26]. …”

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Perception, Sources of Information and Utilization of Papanicolaou (PAP) Smear for Cervical Cancer screening among Female Nurses in Southwest Nigeria. Part 1.

Biobaku¹,

Fatusi²

2015

J Prev Infect Control

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“…The Papinacalaou (Pap) smear introduced in 1943 for the detection of precancerous and cancerous changes in the cervix is widely recognised as the most cost effective cancer screening test yet devised and serves as a model for screening of other malignancies (Aboyeji et al, 2004). Studies have shown sensitivity and specificity of Pap smear screening to be 50-75% and 98-99% respectively (Arends et al, 1998;WHO, 2002).…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Pap Smear as a Screening Procedure Among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in North Eastern India

Thippeveeranna¹,

Mohan²,

Singh³

et al. 2013

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Cancer of the uterine cervix is one of the most common cancers among women worldwide. Industrialized countries have dramatically reduced the incidence of mortality from cervical carcinoma in the last 50 years through aggressive screening programs utilizing pelvic examinations and Papanicolaou (Pap) smears but it still remains a major problem in the developing world. Objectives: This study was performed to determine knowledge, attitude and practice of Pap smear as a screening procedure among nurses in a tertiary hospital in north eastern India. Material and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out with a questionnaire survey covering the socio demographic factors, knowledge, attitude and practices about Pap smear screening among 224 nurses in Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India during December 2011. Results: Two hundred and twenty one participants (98.6%) had heard about cervical carcinoma but 18.3% lacked adequate knowledge regarding risk factors. Knowledge about the Pap smear was adequate in 88.8% of the respondents. Out of these, only 11.6% had Pap smear at least once previously. The most common reasons for non-participation in screening were lack of any symptoms (58.4%), lack of counselling (42.8%), physician does not request (29.9%) and fear of vaginal examination (20.5%). Conclusion: Although knowledge of Pap smear as a screening procedure for cervical cancer is high, practice is still low. The nurses who should be responsible for opportunistic screening of women they care for are not keen on getting screened themselves. If we can improve the practice of Pap smear screening in such experts, they should be able to readily provide appropriate and accurate information and motivate the general population to join screening programs.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Smear as a Screening Procedure for Cervical Cancer in Ilorin, Nigeria

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Effect of an educational program on awareness of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear among market women in Niger State, North Central Nigeria

Effect of an educational program on awareness of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear among market women in Niger State, North Central Nigeria

Perception, Sources of Information and Utilization of Papanicolaou (PAP) Smear for Cervical Cancer screening among Female Nurses in Southwest Nigeria. Part 1.

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of the Pap Smear as a Screening Procedure Among Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in North Eastern India

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