scholarly journals A Large Cross-Sectional Survey Investigating the Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk Aetiology and the Predictors of the Adherence to Cervical Cancer Screening Related to Mass Media Campaign

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corrado De Vito ◽  
Claudio Angeloni ◽  
Emma De Feo ◽  
Carolina Marzuillo ◽  
Amedeo Lattanzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Pap Test ◽  
Mass Media Campaign ◽  
Media Campaign ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mass Media

Objectives.The aims of this study were to compare the characteristics of women who got a Pap-test during the mass media campaign, carried out in an Italian region by broadcasts advertising, and two years later and to identify the determinants of knowledge of cervical cancer etiology and of the adherence to the mass media campaign.Methods.A cross-sectional survey was carried out through a self-administered questionnaire.Results.A total of 8570 randomly selected women were surveyed, 823 of these had a Pap-test during the mass media campaign period and 7747 two years later. Higher educational level, being not married, and living in urban areas were the main independent characteristics associated with a higher level of knowledge of cervical cancer etiology, although a previous treatment following a Pap smear abnormality was the strongest predictor (OR = 2.88; 95% CI: 2.43–3.41). During the campaign period women had the Pap-test more frequently as a consequence of the mass media campaign (OR = 8.28; 95% CI; 5.51–12.45).Conclusions.Mass media campaign is a useful tool to foster cervical screening compliance; however, its short-term effect suggests repeating it regularly.

Cervical Cancer: Assessment of Its Knowledge, Utilization of Services and Its Determinant Among Female Undergraduate Students in a Low Resource Setting

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110066
Author(s):  
Chidebe Christian Anikwe ◽  
Philip Chidubem Osuagwu ◽  
Cyril Chijioke Ikeoha ◽  
Okechukwu B Ikechukwu Dimejesi ◽  
Bartholomew Chukwunonye Okorochukwu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Resource Setting ◽  
Study Population

Background Cervical cancer is a preventable disease that contributes significantly to the death of women. This study is aimed at determining the level of knowledge and utilization of cervical cancer screening and its determinants among female undergraduates of Ebonyi State University. Methods A structured questionnaire was used for a cross-sectional survey of the study population between January 1 and March 3, 2018. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20. Data were represented with frequency table, simple percentage, mode, range, Chi square and pie chart. The level of significance is at P-value < 0.05. Results Majority (74.8%) of the respondents were aware of cervical cancer and it could be prevented (70.8%). More than three-fifths (68.30%) were informed via health workers, and 86.8% were aware that post-coital vaginal bleeding is a symptom. Less than half (49.8%) knew that HPV is the primary cause, and only 32.9% were aware of the HPV vaccine. One-quarter of the respondent were aware that early coitarche is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 41.8% of the women were aware of Pap smear, 9.2% had undergone screening, and 97.6% were willing to be screened. Marital status was the significant determinant of being screened while class level did not significantly influence uptake of cervical cancer screening. The most common reason (20.6%) for not being screened was lack of awareness of the test. Conclusion Our study population had a good knowledge of cervical cancer, but utilization of cervical cancer screening was poor. Awareness creation through the mass media and provision of affordable screening services can promote the use of cervical cancer screening in the study area.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Cervical Cancer Prevention among Student Health Professionals in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Chigozie Gloria Anene-Okeke ◽  
Deborah O Aluh ◽  
Uzoamaka Henrietta Okorie
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed gynecological cancer affecting women worldwide. It is a preventable disease but still remains a leading cause of cancer deaths in developing countries like Nigeria despite the availability of preventive strategies. Undergraduate pharmacy and medical students are future health care providers who can help raise awareness and improve the knowledge of the public towards cervical cancer, its screening, prevention and treatment. The study sought to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice of cervical cancer screening and prevention. Materials and methods: This is a cross sectional survey using questionnaire conducted in the University of Nigeria and Nnamdi Azikiwe University both in South-eastern Nigeria. Participants were conveniently sampled and the self-administered questionnaire was given to 335 consenting female pharmacy and medicine undergraduate students. Results: 335 out of the 350 undergraduate students approached responded (95.7 % response rate). The result of the study shows that the students generally had a good level of awareness of cervical cancer. The students surveyed had a mean knowledge score of 75.9062±20.265. More than a third (36.1%, n = 214) of the students had a negative attitude towards cervical cancer. Only about one in eight students reported to have had a pap smear (12.54%, n = 42). Conclusion: The students generally had a good awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer which was not translated into practice. There is a need to include public health principles into the curriculum of Pharmacy and Medical schools in Nigeria since they are future health advisors.

scholarly journals The impact of a national mass media campaign in The Netherlands on the prevention of weight gain

2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1250-1257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgitte Wammes ◽  
Boudewijn Breedveld ◽  
Caspar Looman ◽  
Johannes Brug
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Weight Gain Prevention ◽  
Mass Media Campaign ◽  
Media Campaign ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

AbstractObjectiveA 5-year nationwide mass media campaign aimed at prevention of overweight was organised from 2002 onwards. The present study evaluates the first campaign, which was aimed primarily at increasing awareness of weight gain.Design and subjectsData were collected by telephone interview in four independent cross-sectional surveys among non-obese Dutch adults aged 25–35 years (total n = 1949) for statistical analyses. Awareness of personal body-weight status, overweight-related risk perceptions, attitudes towards weight-gain prevention, motivation to prevent weight gain and self-reported body mass index (BMI) were measured in each survey. Campaign exposure was assessed in the post-intervention surveys. To identify intervention effects over time multiple linear and logistic regression analyses were used, adjusted for secular time effects and age.ResultsAfter the campaign about 65% of the respondents knew about the campaign. The campaign was associated with more positive attitudes towards the prevention of weight gain (β = 0.16; P ≤ 0.01) and higher self-reported BMI (β = 0.14; P ≤ 0.01).ConclusionsThe results suggest that the first campaign reached a large proportion of the population and initiated some positive change in attitudes, but did not achieve significant improvements in other determinants of weight-gain prevention among non-obese young adults.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KANKER SERVIKS DENGAN MOTIVASI MELAKUKAN PEMERIKSAAN PAP SMEAR PADA IBU RUMAH TANGGA DI DESA GULUNAN SIDOKERTO KECAMATAN PLUPUH KABUPATEN SRAGEN

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahayu Setyaningsih ◽  
Endang Dwi Ningsih ◽  
Bagus Permadi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Pap Test ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Smear Examination ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Village

Abstract Background The interviews with housewives in the village Gulunan Sidokerto, most say not to know about cervical cancer and the dangers, so that people's motivation for the early detection of cervical cancer is also lower than all the proven mother in the village has never been anyone doing a Pap test. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge about cervical cancer with a Pap smear examination motivation housewives in the village of Subdistrict Plupuh Gulunan Sidokerto Sragen. Subjects were mothers of the population in the village of 45 people Gulunan Sidokerto number by looking at the table Krecji, samples found as many as 40 people. This research is analytic, the research design and approach of cross -sectional correlation. The sampling technique used is nonpropability sampling is purposive sampling . Data analyzed by chi-square test with p = 0.05 , obtained p value of 0.004 to p < 0.05 , which means that Ho is rejected and Ha accepted . The conclusion of the study. There is a relationship between the level of knowledge of cervical cancer with the Pap smear examination motivation housewives in the village of Subdistrict Plupuh Gulunan Sidokerto Sragen with p= 0.004 . Keywords : Knowledge Level, Cervical Cancer, Motivation, Pap Smear .

Awareness of cervical cancer and screening among rural Nepalese women.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1553-1553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anju Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Precancerous Lesions ◽  
Pap Test ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Support ◽  
Pap Smear Screening

1553 Background: Cervical cancer is leading female cancer in Nepal. Despite the existence of effective screening using Pap smear, the uptake of screening is poor. Objectives of this study were to determine the baseline information about the knowledge of cervical cancer and explore attitude and practice of Pap smear screening among the women of rural community of Nepal. Methods: A cross sectional population based descriptive study of female attending free cervical cancer screening camp in different rural community of Nepal organized by Nepal cancer Support group and Nepal cancer Hospital, funded by Direct Relief was conducted from 1/06/2016 to 31/12/2016- using self- administered questionnaire to elicit information on demographic characteristics, knowledge, screening behaviors and determinants of cervical cancer. Results: A total of 2529 women participated in nine screening camp, out of which 55.95% (1416) were illiterate whereas only 4.95% (129) were graduate. Mean age of participates were 40.5±11.97 (17-83)yrs. 31.63% (800) of women married before age of 16 and 32.08% (811) women had their first childbirth before age of 18 years. Only 6.88% (174) women were working outside and rest were working in household work and farming. 76.24% (1928) women knew nothing about cervical cancer. Although 38.71% (979) women heard about Pap smear, only 10.36% (262) knew about eligibility of screening, 1.58% (40) knew about screening interval and 16.57% (419) know that Pap smear is used for detections of cancerous and precancerous lesions of cervix. However, knowledge of risk factors for cervical cancer was found in 5.9% (150). Of the female respondents, 78.09% (1975) did not feel susceptible to cervical cancer and 82.25% (2080) had never been screened before. The most common reason for not doing Pap test is they never heard about it (59.99%:1516). The other reason includes do not have any symptoms (17.79%:450); embarrassment (2.49%:62); do not know where to do (1.27%:32); fear of finding out cancer (0.51%:13) and never advised by doctor (0.4%:10). Conclusions: The study revealed very low cervical cancer knowledge and poor screening behavior among the women. This may be due to lack of awareness, education and low priority of women’s health issue.

scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of the cause, prevention and control of cervical cancer amongst female undergraduates and faculty of health sciences: a cross sectional survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 2732
Author(s):  
Abhishek Tandon ◽  
Snigdha Raja ◽  
Mangala M. Pai ◽  
B. Unnikrishnan ◽  
Tanuj Kanchan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Carcinoma cervix is the second most common cancer in women worldwide, and the most common in India. In this study, the current knowledge of female undergraduates and faculty of health sciences regarding the various parameters like risk factors, symptoms, screening tests and vaccinations pertaining to cervical cancer was assessed.Methods: A cross-sectional, self-administered anonymous questionnaire-based survey was carried out, in a medical college in Mangalore, which included 260 staff and students. Non random sampling was done and the study was carried out only after gaining institutional Ethical community approval and written informed consent from the subjects.Results: Majority of the participants 185 (71.4%) were aware that cervical cancer is one of the most wide- spread gynecological cancers in Asia. The awareness of causative agents of cervical cancer was known to 53.9% of the undergraduates and 50% of the faculty members. 73% of the total study groups have heard of HPV and around 68% agreed that it was detectable. 71% of the study sample had heard about the Pap smear test and 42% have undergone the test. The questions pertaining to the preventive measures of cervical cancer had good faculty preponderance with 91.8% giving a positive response. 84.1% of the students and 79.5% of the faculty members knew that abnormal vaginal bleeding was a symptom.Conclusions: In this study an attempt has been made to study the correlates of knowledge of cervical cancer in a cohort which consisted of health care undergraduate and faculty. Majority of our study group was well aware of the various risk factors of cervical cancer and its preventable nature however awareness regarding the association between diets, multiple pregnancies and use of tobacco was poor.

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