Pattern of female gynecological malignancies in south Punjab Region of Pakistan: An overview of 5 years.

Abstract

Objectives: To find out the pattern of female gynecological malignancies in Pakistan, with the aim of providing basis for the development of preventive strategies to combat the current trend. Study Design: Observational study. Setting: Department of Oncology, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan. Period: 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2019. Material & Methods: A retrospective analysis of all the cases of female gynecological malignancies presented was carried out using a proforma. The data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Results: The gynecological malignancies are the fourth (20.64%) most common female malignancies. Among gynecological cancers; ovarian cancer (47.1%) is the commonest, followed by cervical cancer (24.8%), uterine cancer (11.6%), gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (12.9%), vaginal cancer (2%) and vulval cancer (1.6%). Conclusion: Gynecological malignancies constitute a major portion of female malignancies. The need of the hour is to design effective preventive and control strategies, so as to lower the burden of female gynecological malignancies in future.

Awareness of Cervical Cancer Screening Amongst Pakistani Medical Students and Doctors; A Systematic Review

“…2,3 Cervical cancer is a major health problem that affects millions of women around the world and is the fourth most common cancer among women in Pakistan. 4 A study conducted in south Punjab frequency of cervical cancer among women cancer was 24.8%. The incidence rate and prevalence is high among developing countries as compared to developed countries.…”

“…Low knowledge among health providers and superficial handling of disease is increasing the mortality rate. 2,[4][5][6] Recently Hafeez R et al, 2020 conducted a quasiexperimental study in Civil Hospital, Karachi, and Dow University of Health Sciences. In it health care professionals were trained the knowledge level was assessed before and after the intervention using 26 item self-made questionnaire was used.…”