The performance of midwives in early detection of cervical cancer using visual inspection test with acetic acid

Abstract

HIGHLIGHTS 1. Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) method is used in midwifery for early detection of cervical cancer.2. Service period, knowledge, and attitudes are factors that affect a midwife's performance in using VIA method for cervical cancer detection. ABSTRACT Objective: This study examined the association between service period, knowledge, and attitudes toward the performance of midwives in the early detection of cervical cancer using the Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) method in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study done in 26 Public Health Centers in Banjarmasin, Indonesia, from March to November 2020 involving 172 respondents. Samples were purposively selected using a non-probability sampling technique. Data collection instruments were questionnaire and Health Service reports. Data analysis was done computerized. Results: Out of 172 respondents, 67.4% of which had > 10 years of service period, 67.4% had inadequate knowledge and 86% showed a positive attitude about early detection of cervical cancer using the IVA method, and 79.9% had poor performance in conducting early detection of cervical cancer using the IVA method. Results of Chi-square test showed the associations between the service period (p = 0.005), knowledge (p = 0.0001), and attitude (p = 0.005) with the performance of midwives in early detection of cervical cancer using the VIA method. Conclusion: Service period, knowledge, and attitudes were associated with the performance of midwives in the early detection of cervical cancer using the VIA method in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. Professional training programs should be taken into consideration in improving the performance of midwives in cervical cancer detection.

Midwives as the Primary Care Providers: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Skill of Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid

“…Our research is in line with Sari et al in 2022. Showed the associations between the service period (p = 0.005), knowledge (p = 0.0001), and attitude (p = 0.005) with the performance of midwives in the early detection of cervical cancer using the VIA method.…”

“…The research results show no connection Between education and a relationship between training status and knowledge of midwives in detecting early cancer cervix using the VIA method in Banjarmasin City. Training is one step that becomes a consideration in increasing the performance of midwives in detecting cervical cancer (Sari, Lestari and Mulawardhana, 2022). Research by Mardiana et al revealed that years of service correlated with the behavior of midwives in conducting IVA screening (Mardiana, Dasuki and Pradjatmo, 2015).…”

Effect of E-Duva application on knowledge and attitude of visual inspection using acetic acid (VIA) among women of childbearing age

“…The accessibility of health information is a determining factor in the level of knowledge and attitudes, ultimately influencing the behavior of women of childbearing age. 43,44 The E-Duva application streamlines access to information and education, eliminating the need for physical visits to healthcare facilities. It requires a one-time download and can be used offline.…”