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

Biobaku, Oluwafunmilola; Fatusi, Professor Adesegun O

doi:10.21767/2471-9668.10005

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“…However, Other screening methods such as liquid-based cytology and Human Papilloma Virus DNA, practice widely in developed countries, because of high financial and technological requirements [11]. Thus, formal lectures and seminars were the major sources of data for many of the participating nurses [12]. We find a similar result from a survey conducted by He sham et al, among undergraduate students of University Kebangsaan Malaysia(UKM).…”

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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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confidence: 73%

Awareness and Attitudes of Nursing Students towards Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Abdallah¹,

Hummeida²,

Elmula³

2017

Gynecol Obstet

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“…The result shows (83.1% ) of the respondent are aware that cervical cancer is preventable, (78%) are aware that cervical cancer can be treated when detected early while (76.2%) are aware that certain risk factors predispose them more to contracting the disease. This present study confirms the studies of Shafei et al, 2013;Biobaku, et al, 2015;Okunowo et al, 2018;Adejuyigbe, et al,2015;Owoeye & Ibrahim 2013 ) as they recorded high awareness of cervical cancer. Okunowo et al,(2018) reported a high level of awareness of cervical cancer and Pap smear test as 80% and 55.1% respectively among a sample of 205 pregnant and non-pregnant women attending antenatal and gynaecological out-patient clinics at the Lagos.…”

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confidence: 92%

Influence of Social Media Campaign Messages on Awareness and Knowledge of Cervical Cancer among Female Undergraduates in South-West Nigeria

2022

NIU JSS

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Cervical cancer is a major global public health challenge, ranking as the second most prevalent cancer among women in Nigeria. Where screening programmes are available, lack of awareness and poor knowledge can lead to poor attitude towards the utilisation of such programmes. Deploying the mass media remains a viable health communication strategy in creating wide-spread awareness on cervical cancer. Particularly, with social media, being the most popular communication platform utilized by youths, it can be effective in promoting early detection of cervical cancer among young female adults who are susceptible to the disease once sexually active. Therefore, this study examined the awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer on social media by female undergraduates in South-West Nigeria. A total of 644 questionnaires were administered in eight universities using multiple sampling techniques. Mean, standard deviation and simple regression were used in the analysis of data gathered. Results revealed that social media campaign messages on cervical cancer had a significant influence on participants' awareness of cervical cancer (F-statistic = 51.114; p-value = 0.000), and knowledge of cervical cancer (F-statistic = 49.049; p-value = 0.000). The study concluded that exposure to social media campaign messages on cervical cancer can effectively shape awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer. It's recommended that health educators should strategically increase social media content that would bolster awareness on cervical cancer, particularly among the female youth demography.

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“…Other studies, such as Bakari et al [24]. Conducted among healthcare workers in Maiduguri and Biobaku et al [25]. Conducted among female nurses in Southwest Nigeria, also reported similar findings of good awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening, with hospital sources and formal lectures being the main sources of information, respectively.…”

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Cytomorphological Spectrum, Prevalence and Awareness of Abnormal Cervical Smears in Sokoto State Metropolis, Nigeria

Mohammed,

Airauhi,

Mohammed

et al. 2023

JCTI

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Introduction: Cervical cancer is an important global health problem and, it is the fourth leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. The distribution of cervical cancer differs across the world, with more than 85% of deaths occurring in developing regions. The incidence of cervical cancer in developing countries is approximately four to six times that of developed countries. Over 90% of the highest incidence rates of cervical cancer occur in sub-Saharan Africa. This high incidence is also related to the limited screening techniques and strategies used. Aim: The aim of this research was to determine the cytomorphological spectrum, prevalence and awareness of abnormal cervical smears in Sokoto metropolis. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was utilized and a convenience sampling technique was employed to enlist female participants aged between 15 and 98 years old. The total sample size was determined to be162 samples. The state was home to a variety of ethnic groups, including Hausa/Fulani, Gobirawa, Zabarmawa, Kabawa, Arawa, Nupe, Yoruba, IBO's, and others Results: Out of 162 cervical smears screened, 128 (79.0%) were found to be normal, 24 (14.8%) were abnormal, 7 (4.3%) were inadequate, and 3 (1.9%) were classified as acellular cervical smears. The awareness level of abnormal cervical smears in Sokoto metropolis was found to be 77.9%. Conclusion: The study established a low prevalence(14.8%) and high level of awareness (77.9%) of abnormal cervical smears in Sokoto metropolis..

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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.

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Awareness and Attitudes of Nursing Students towards Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Awareness and Attitudes of Nursing Students towards Prevention of Cervical Cancer

Influence of Social Media Campaign Messages on Awareness and Knowledge of Cervical Cancer among Female Undergraduates in South-West Nigeria

Cytomorphological Spectrum, Prevalence and Awareness of Abnormal Cervical Smears in Sokoto State Metropolis, Nigeria

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