Risk factors for cervical cancer among distinct populations in low-resource countries: feasibility of cervical cancer screen-and-treat program on ukerewe island of lake victoria, Tanzania

2022 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Anjali Y. Hari ◽  
Megan Bernstein ◽  
Jamie Temko ◽  
Danielle E. Brabender ◽  
Aricia Shen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Lake Victoria ◽  
Cancer Screen ◽  
Low Resource ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screen

scholarly journals From potential to practice: how accelerating access to HPV tests and screen and treat programmes can help eliminate cervical cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. e000182
Author(s):  
William Cherniak ◽  
Nikki Tyler ◽  
Kriti Arora ◽  
Ilana Lapidos-Salaiz ◽  
Emma Sczudlo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
International Development ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
User Research ◽  
Cancer Screen ◽  
Hpv Test ◽  
Vaccination Campaigns ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screen

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaigns to prevent cervical cancer are being considered and implemented in countries around the world. While vaccination will protect future generations, it will not help the millions of women currently infected, leading to an estimated 311 000 deaths per year globally. This paper examines a selection of strategies that when applied to both existing and new technologies, could accelerate access to HPV testing. Authors from the US Agency for International Development, the National Institutes of Health, and the Bridge to Health Medical and Dental, a non-governmental organisation, joined forces to propose a scalable and country-directed solution for preventing cervical cancer using an end-to-end approach. Collectively, the authors offer seven evidence-based strategies, that when used alone or in combination have the ability to reduce HPV-caused cervical cancer deaths and disability. These strategies include (1) consistent HPV test intervals to decrease HPV DNA test costs; (2) exploring market shaping opportunities; (3) employing iterative user research methodologies like human-centred design; (4) target product profiles for new HPV tests; (5) encouraging innovation around cervical cancer screen and treat programmes; (6) developing national cancer control plans; and (7) integrating cervical cancer screen and treat services into existing infrastructure. By using the strategies outlined here, in combination with HPV vaccination campaigns, national governments will be able to scale and expand cervical cancer screening programmes and provide evidence-based treatment programmes for HPV-infected women.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned from a Rural, Community-Based Cervical Cancer Screen-and-Treat Pilot Study in Malawi

2021 ◽  
pp. 100110
Author(s):  
Laura Limarzi Klyn ◽  
John Chapola ◽  
Clement Mapanje ◽  
Agatha Bula ◽  
Jennifer H. Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cancer Screen ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screen

Risk factors as the basis for triage in low-resource cervical cancer screening programs

2003 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Gaffikin ◽  
S. Ahmed ◽  
Y.Q. Chen ◽  
J.M. McGrath ◽  
P.D. Blumenthal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Low Resource

scholarly journals Nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Innocentia Ebu ◽  
Gifty Esinam Abotsi-Foli ◽  
Doreen Faakonam Gakpo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer Risk ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives play important roles in educating the public on cervical cancer prevention strategies. Aim This study sought to assess nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in relation to their background characteristics. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study using questionnaires was conducted with a convenience sample of 318 female nurses and midwives, ages 20 to 59, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The data were summarised using frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests, and Fisher’s exact tests. Results The results indicated that 41.5% (n = 132) of the participants had high levels of knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors, and 17.6% (n = 56) of the respondents had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Reasons for receiving the HPV vaccination included advice from a colleague (12.9%, n = 41) and perceived threat of cervical cancer (11.7%, n = 37). Of the 262 respondents who had not been vaccinated, 24.45% (n = 78) strongly agreed and 28.0% (n = 89) agreed with the statement that there was limited information on HPV vaccination. Also, there were statistically significant associations between age (X2 = 23.746, p = 0.001), marital status (X2 = 14.758, p = 0.005), completed level of education (X2 = 21.692, p = 0.001), and duration of working at the hospital (X2 = 8.424, p = 0.038) and acceptance of HPV vaccination. Conclusions This study demonstrated gaps in knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors and attitudes towards HPV vaccination, indicating the need for targeted measures to improve knowledge and attitudes. Also, measures to increase acceptance of HPV vaccination among nurses and midwives should consider their sociodemographic characteristics.

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