Cervical Cancer Prevention: Asian-American Women's Knowledge and Participation in Screening Practices

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. e231-e236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katina Robison ◽  
Lindsay Clark ◽  
Whitney Eng ◽  
Lily Wu ◽  
Christina Raker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge

scholarly journals Women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer preventive measures and associated factors In South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, North Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilkal Tafere ◽  
Tezera Jemere ◽  
Tsion Desalegn ◽  
Addisu Melak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in Ethiopia, often due to late disease diagnosis. Early prevention of cancer has been shown to be the most effective measure against the disease. Scientific evidences indicate that lack of awareness towards cervical cancer is a barrier to prevention strategies. Therefore, the aim of the current research was to assess women’s knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer preventions in South Gondar zone. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. The study sample comprised 844 women ≥ 18 years of age. Participants were selected using systematic sampling technique. Binary and multivariable logistic models were used to assess predictors of women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer. Results About 66 % of the women had heard about cervical cancer. Regarding the main source of information of respondents, 75.4 % were heard from health professionals. Sixty two point 4 % of women knew at least one preventive measure and 82.6 % of participants knew at least one symptom or sign. Among study participants, 25 and 64 % had good knowledge, and favorable attitude towards cervical cancer prevention measures, respectively. Being reside in rural (AOR = 0.21, 95 %CI; 0.18, 0.34), not attending formal education (AOR = 0.50, 95 % CI: 0.3, 0.75), low income (AOR = 0.57, 95 % CI: 0.43, 0.81) and having < 4 children ((AOR = 0.8, 95 % CI: 0.60–0.86) were negatively associated with knowledge toward cervical cancer prevention measures. Conclusions This study found the majority of the respondents had poor knowledge about cervical cancer prevention measures. The majority of the study participants had favorable attitudes regarding cervical cancer prevention. Living in rural areas, not attending formal education low income and having less than four children was negatively associated with respondents’ knowledge towards cervical cancer prevention measures. There is needed to scale up cervical cancer prevention measures and services .Further studies are needed using strong study design.

scholarly journals Women's Knowledge and Attitude Towards Cervical Cancer Preventive Measures and Associated Factors in South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, North Central Ethiopia: a Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilkal Tafere ◽  
Tezera Jemere ◽  
Tsion Desalegn ◽  
Addisu Melak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background: The aim of the current research was to assess women's knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer preventions in South Gondar zone. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. A total of 844 women aged 18 and above have participated in the current study. Binary and multivariable logistic models were used to assess predictors of women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer.Results: About 66% of the women had heard about cervical cancer. The percentage of women who heard about cervical cancer was 66%. Regarding the main source of information of respondents, 75.4% were heard from health professionals. Sixty two point four percent of women knew at least one preventive measure and 82.6% of participants knew at least one symptom or sign. Among study participants, 25% and 64% had good knowledge, and favorable attitude towards cervical cancer prevention measures, respectively. Being reside in rural (AOR= .21, 95%CI; .18, .34), not attending formal education (AOR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.3, 0.75), low income (AOR = .57, 95% CI: .43, .81) and having <4 children ((AOR = .8, 95% CI: .60–.86) were negatively associated with knowledge toward cervical cancer prevention measures Conclusion: This study found the majority of the respondents had poor knowledge about cervical cancer prevention measures. The majority of the study participants had favorable attitudes regarding cervical cancer prevention. Living in rural areas, not attending any formal education low income and having less than four children was negatively associated with respondents' knowledge towards cervical cancer prevention measures. There is needed to scale up cervical cancer prevention measures and services

The Influence of Health Literacy on Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Practices among Female Undergraduates at a University in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Joseph Ayamolowo ◽  
Lydia Feyisayo Akinrinde ◽  
Monisola Omoyeni Oginni ◽  
Love Bukola Ayamolowo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Screening ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The global incidence of cancer is rising, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries have the worst figures. However, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and cervical cancer screening practices remains poor in these regions. This study assessed the concept of health literacy as a potential determinant of knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening practices among female undergraduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 female undergraduates at a university in southwest Nigeria. A validated questionnaire composed of subscales on nine components of health literacy, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention, and cervical cancer screening practices was used for data collection. The majority of the respondents obtained a high score on most of the components of health literacy and 66% had good knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Only 11% demonstrated good practices of Pap smear testing. Of all the components of health literacy, “feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers” (OR = 0.075; 95% CI [0.036–0.115]; p = 0.015) and “understanding health information well enough to know what to do” (OR = 0.055; 95% CI [0.006–0.104]; p = 0.029) were significantly associated with knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Out of the major challenges related to cervical cancer screening among undergraduates, the feeling of being at risk (OR = 4.71; p < 0.05) and uncomfortable experiences from past screening (OR = 0.12; p < 0.05) were significantly associated with going for cervical cancer screening. The study concluded that levels of health literacy influenced knowledge of cervical cancer prevention among female undergraduates, but it did not affect their engagement in cervical cancer screening practices.

scholarly journals Women's Knowledge and Attitude towards Cervical Cancer Preventive Measures and associated factors In South Gondar Zone, Amhara Region, North Central Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yilkal Tafere ◽  
Tezera Jemere ◽  
Tsion Desalegn ◽  
Addisu Melak
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge ◽  
South Gondar

Abstract Background The aim of the current research was to assess women's knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer preventions in South Gondar zone. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out in South Gondar zone, Ethiopia. A total of 844 women aged 18 and above have participated in the current study. Binary and multivariable logistic models were used to assess predictors of women’s knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer. Results About 66% of the women had heard about cervical cancer. The percentage of women who heard about cervical cancer was 66%. Regarding the main source of information of respondents, 75.4% were heard from health professionals. Sixty two point four percent of women knew at least one preventive measure and 82.6% of participants knew at least one symptom or sign. Among study participants, 25% and 64% had good knowledge, and favorable attitude towards cervical cancer prevention measures, respectively. Being reside in rural (AOR = .21, 95%CI; .18, .34), not attending formal education (AOR = 0.50, 95% CI: 0.3, 0.75), low income (AOR = .57, 95% CI: .43, .81) and having < 4 children ((AOR = .8, 95% CI: .60–.86) were negatively associated with knowledge toward cervical cancer prevention measures

scholarly journals Effect of Health Education on Women’s Knowledge Level about Pap Smear’s Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Prevention

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
pp. 65-71
Author(s):  
Rostime Hermayerni Simanullang ◽  
Selli Dosrina Sitopu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Women's Knowledge ◽  
Women’S Knowledge ◽  
Early Detection And Prevention

AbstractCervical cancer is a scary disease for women all over the world. This disease can actually be prevented and identified early. Pap smear is one of the tools of early detection to determine the presence of symptoms of cervical cancer. If women’s knowledge is good about pap smear’s early detection of cervical cancer, it can prevent the disease. The objective of this study was to know the effect of health education in women about pap smear which aids in early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. This was a quasi-experimental one group pretest, conducted without a control group at Murni Teguh Memorial Hospital (MTMH), Medan, North Sumatra from June to July 2018. There were 36 samples selected using purposive sampling. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for data analysis. The results of this study showed that there was a difference in the mean value of women's knowledge levels (p = 0. 000) before and after the intervention. The conclusion of this study was that there was a significant effect of health education in terms of an increase in the level of women's knowledge about pap smear’s early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. It is expected that health education about pap smear’s early detection and prevention of cervical cancer will prove to be very important in the future.

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