Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Among Refugee Women in Oru Camp

Roberts, AA; Ayankogbe, OO; Osisanya, TF; Bamgbala, AO; Ajekigbe, AT; Olatunji, BS; Inem, Victor

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“…The major drawback of this study is the high percentage of respondents, their education ranged between illiterate, read and write, primary or secondary education, which is usually expected in a typical population of a developing country. In contrast knowledge of cervical cancer and Pap test was high (65.7%) among women with high education, this result congruence with result of Roberts et al (2004), who found a positive relationship between the education and level of awareness on Pap smear among respondents [32].…”

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Cervical Cancer and Screening Test (PAP Test): Knowledge and Beliefs of Egyptian Women

Yakout¹

2016

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Abstract:Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, and the seventh overall, with an estimated 528,000 new cases in 2012. In Egypt the incidence of cervical cancer is 866 per year where mortality rate is 373 per year. The current study aims to determine women's beliefs and knowledge towards cervical cancer and Pap smear. The study was conducted at the outpatient obstetrics clinics of two hospitals namely El-Mainshawy health insurance Hospital, and El -Aiada El-Shamela at Tanta governorate. The study subjects comprised 1000 women attending the above mentioned settings two tools were used: An interview assessment sheet and the Health Believe Model (HBM). Results of the current study illustrated that Out of the 1,000 women interviewed, (68.0%) could know the definition of cervical cancer and related to a virus as its causative agent. About 95% of the women did not have an idea of the risk factors for cervical cancer, the knowledge about Pap test is quite poor, only 13.3% identify Pap smear test while 86.7% had no idea at all. In terms of the perceived benefits of Pap test, about 50.3% of the participants believed that Pap tests are the best way to detect cervical cancer, 42.9% believed that cervical cancer can be cured easily if detected early, and 62% disagree that a Pap test is important for save their health. The present study concluded that inefficient utilization of cervical cancer and its screening test would be affected by poor knowledge and negative beliefs related to cervical cancer screening in women. It was recommended that development of effective intervention programs strategies for Egyptian women and identify those women who are most at risk for cervical cancer and would benefit from intervention programs to increase cervical cancer screening rates.

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Cervical Cancer and Screening Test (PAP Test): Knowledge and Beliefs of Egyptian Women

Yakout¹

2016

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“…The level of awareness of 52.8% found in this study is less than 69.8% from Ilorin 19 and 70% in Ibadan 20 but is much higher than what is found in other parts of Nigeria 18,21,22 or 39% in Ghana. 23 It is also much lower than what obtains in developed countries.…”

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“…Robert et al 18 found a positive relationship between education and awareness of cervical screening. This would suggest that the level of awareness could be lower than was found in this study in other parts of the state where the level of education is lower.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…25 The differences in the levels of awareness may be partly explained by educational status. 18 The highest levels of awareness are from studies using undergraduates and health care professionals while the lowest levels come from studies using commercial sex workers and clinic attendees. Educational level would however not explain the figure from Ghana as the respondents were said to be well educated women.…”

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Awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screening in Owerri, South-Eastern Nigeria

2007

Ann Afr Med

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Background: Cancer of the cervix is the most common cancer of the female genital tract and accounts for about two hundred and fifty thousand deaths yearly most of which occur in the developing countries. It has assumed greater prominence with the decrease in deaths due to infective causes and the increase in the incidence of HIV/AIDS which is a predisposing factor. A significant drop in its incidence has been recorded in the developed countries as a result of intensive program of cervical screening. This study determines the level of awareness and uptake of cervical screening in Owerri, South Eastern part of Nigeria. Method: This is a cross sectional study in which self administered questionnaires returned by eight hundred and forty six respondents were analysed using simple percentages. Results: The level of awareness of cervical screening was 52.8 %( 447), while 7.1 %( 60) had ever done the test. The major sources of information about cervical smear were hospital /health facilities (31.3%) and friends (30.9%).The most common reasons given for not doing the test were lack of awareness 390(46.1%),no need for it 106( 12.5%) and fear of a bad result 98(11.6%). Conclusion:The level of awareness of cervical screening is low and worse still, is the level of uptake at the present level of uptake no significant impact will be made on the incidence of cervical cancer which needs to be reduced. A national cervical smear screening policy is advocated but in the interim, greater public education and the greater use of opportunistic screening by physicians should be vigorously pursued.Key words: Cancer, cervical screening, awareness, uptake Résumé Introduction: Le cancer du cou est le cancer le plus ordinaire de la voie génitale du sexe féminin et il constitue environs deux cents cinquante mille des morts annuelle dont la plupart arrivent dans les pays en voie de développement. Présumé une plus grande éminence avec un ralentissement des morts attribuables aux causes infectives et à un accroissement dans la fréquence de VIH/SIDA qui est un facteur possible. Une baisse remarquable dans sa fréquence a été notée dans les pays développé à la suite du programme intensif du test de dépistage cervical. Cette étude décide le niveau de la conscience et l'esprit vif d'un test de dépistage à Owerri Sud Est du Nigéria. Méthode: Il s'agit d'une étude d'un groupe répresentatif dont des questionnaires soi-fait et returné par huit cents et quarante six sondés ont été analysés à travers l'utilisation du pourcentage simple. Résultats: Le niveau de la conscience d'un test de dépistage cervical était 52,8% (447), tandis que 7,1% (60) avaient déjà fait le test. La source principale pour avoir des informations à propos du couler cervical étaient hôpital et aménagement sanitaire (31,3%) et amis (30,9%). Des raisons le plus ordinaires données pour ne pas faire du test étaient manque de la conscience 390 (46,1%) pas d'importance 106 (12,5%) et la peur d'un mauvais résultat 98(11,6%). Conclusion: Le niveau de la conscience du test de dépistag...

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“…Lack of the opinion that early detection of cervical cancer could certainly improve chances of survival as had been elicited by earlier studies [14] [15].…”

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Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer Screening among Females Attending out Patient Department in Health Centre IIIs in Oyam District

Waiswa¹,

Nsubuga²,

Muwasi³

et al. 2017

OJPM

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Cervical cancer is a serious health concern in Uganda. Early screening and detection certainly improves chances of survival and treatment outcome. Sound knowledge and positive attitudes highly influence acceptability and uptake of screening methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study determines knowledge and attitudes towards Cervical Cancer screening amongst female out-patients aged 15 -49 years, attending Health Centre IIIs in Oyam District, Northern Uganda. A systematically obtained sample of 445 respondents was interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires and focused group discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS 16.0. Directed content analysis of themes of transcribed qualitative data was conducted manually. Of the 445 respondents, only 62.7% (n = 279) had heard of cervical cancer amongst which only 35.1% (n = 85) had been screened; 13.7% (n = 34) did not know what screening was; 3.7% (n = 9) were not sure and 5.8% (n = 14) knew it as removal of the cervix. Only 39.1% (n = 174) believed that cervical cancer can be prevented. There is still limited knowledge and lots of misconceptions about cervical cancer screening in the communities, which requires massive sensitization of the population at risk to change negative attitudes and maximize acceptability to screening methods.

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Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Among Refugee Women in Oru Camp

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Cervical Cancer and Screening Test (PAP Test): Knowledge and Beliefs of Egyptian Women

Cervical Cancer and Screening Test (PAP Test): Knowledge and Beliefs of Egyptian Women

Awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screening in Owerri, South-Eastern Nigeria

Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer Screening among Females Attending out Patient Department in Health Centre IIIs in Oyam District

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