scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding breast and cervical cancer among women in western Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 1660-1666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasemin Korkut
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Western Turkey ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Self Examination

Objective We aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding breast and cervical cancer and screening methods among women living western Turkey. Methods A questionnaire survey was administered to women aged ≥21 years. Data were collected using a 12-item questionnaire measuring women's knowledge, attitudes, and practice levels, including among participants who were health workers. Results A total 668 women were included in the study. The average age was 37.48 ± 11.85 years. Most women had a primary-level education (43.4%) and most (50.3%) were homemakers; 27.1% of participants were health care workers. The differences in age, education, and occupation among participants were evaluated according to whether participants perform breast self-examination and have undergone Pap testing. The distribution of women according to age group showed that with increased age, the frequency of performing these two behaviors decreased, with women over 55 years old accounting for a significantly higher proportion than other age groups. Conclusions In our study, the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding breast and cervical cancers among women was similar to that in previous studies and was higher than expected, especially among women who were health workers. However, all women had inadequate frequency of performing screening tests.

scholarly journals Does Knowing Someone with Breast Cancer Influence the Prevalence of Adherence to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening?

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (04) ◽  
pp. 203-208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Brum ◽  
Tamara Rodrigues ◽  
Estela Laporte ◽  
Fernando Aarestrup ◽  
Geraldo Vitral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Breast Ultrasound ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Self Examination

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of adherence to screening methods for breast and cervical cancer in patients attended at a university hospital and to investigate whether knowing someone with breast cancer, moreover belonging to the patient's family, affects the adherence to the screening recommendations. Methods This was a cross-sectional and quantitative study. A structured interview was applied to a sample of 820 women, between 20 and 69 years old, who attended a university hospital in the city of Juiz de for a, MG, Brazil. For the analysis, the chi-square test was used to assess possible associations between the variables, and the significance level was set at p-value ≤ 0.05 for a confidence interval (CI) of 95%. Results More than 95.0% of the sample performed mammography and cervical cytology exam; 62.9% reported knowing someone who has or had breast cancer, and this group was more likely to perform breast self-examination (64.9%; odds ratio [OR] 1.5; 95% CI 1.12–2.00), clinical breast examination (91.5%; OR 2.11; 95% CI 1.37–3.36), breast ultrasound (32.9%; OR 1.81, 95% CI 1.30–2.51), and to have had an appointment with a breast specialist (28.5%; OR 1.98, 95% CI 1.38–2.82). Women with family history of breast cancer showed higher propensity to perform breast self-examination (71.0%; OR 1.53 95% CI 1.04–2.26). Conclusion There was high adherence to the recommended screening practices; knowing someone with breast cancer might make women more sensitive to this issue as they were more likely to undergo methods which are not recommended for the screening of the general population, such as breast ultrasound and specialist consultation; family history is possibly an additional cause of concern.

scholarly journals Amate: A Mobile Application To Improve Access To Early Breast And Cervical Cancer Detection

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 26s-26s
Author(s):  
Carlos Munoz-Zuluaga ◽  
Armando Sardi ◽  
Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta ◽  
Luis Gabriel Parra-Lara ◽  
Andres Perez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Early Cancer ◽  
Early Cancer Detection ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer

Purpose For Colombian women, breast and cervical cancer are the leading causes of mortality, despite being potentially curable through early detection and timely treatment. Tedious administrative processes and a lack of cancer screening education and awareness hinders early detection. Mobile applications (mApps) have permeated all levels of society and are potential tools by which to deliver personalized information and identify high-risk patients in need of screening tests thereby improving early cancer detection. The aim of this work is to create a free mApp that educates and guides patients to the national screening programs for breast and cervical cancer. Methods An mApp Amate was advertised to women (age ≥ 14 years) in the waiting rooms of a health care facility of a community hospital during a period of 9 months. Amate used educational, evaluative, and risk factor questions to measure the population’s knowledge of breast and cervical cancer. Each question was followed by an explanation. Correct answers yielded points that were redeemable for cellular data. Risk assessment questions identified women who required screening who were subsequently contacted by a health care provider and enrolled in the national cancer care program. Results A total of 4,553 women were contacted from August 2017 to May 2018. Of this group, 830 downloaded Amate and answered all of the questions. On the basis of the risk factor questions, 16% of patients (n = 131) were identified as being at risk for breast and/or cervical cancer and needed to be enrolled in the national screening program. Thus far, 24% of patients (n = 32) have successfully completed their recommended screening tests—mammogram, Papanicolau smear, or both. We also identified specific barriers to enrolling patients in these programs, including an unwillingness to be enrolled, limited available appointments at health care centers, and denied access as a result of health care coverage. Conclusion Amate is a low-cost, accessible tool that identifies women who are at risk for breast and cervical cancer and detects access barriers to early cancer detection. Administrative obstacles still exist and must be addressed to improve early cancer detection and screening. Amate has the potential to reach people from rural areas of Colombia and other underserved countries. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/site/ifc . Armando Sardi Stock or Other Ownership: Celgene, Johnson & Johnson Mavalynne Orozco-Urdaneta Employment: Partners For Cancer Care And Prevention Foundation, Stamina-in-Action Stock or Other Ownership: Celgene, Johnson & Johnson Luis Gabriel Parra-Lara Research Funding: Merk & Co

scholarly journals Cervical Cancer Screening Programs in Europe: The Transition Towards HPV Vaccination and Population-Based HPV Testing

Viruses ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas Chrysostomou ◽  
Dora Stylianou ◽  
Anastasia Constantinidou ◽  
Leondios Kostrikis
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Hpv Testing ◽  
Screening Programs

Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequently occurring cancer in women around the world and can affect them during their reproductive years. Since the development of the Papanicolaou (Pap) test, screening has been essential in identifying cervical cancer at a treatable stage. With the identification of the human papillomavirus (HPV) as the causative agent of essentially all cervical cancer cases, HPV molecular screening tests and HPV vaccines for primary prevention against the virus have been developed. Accordingly, comparative studies were designed to assess the performance of cervical cancer screening methods in order to devise the best screening strategy possible. This review critically assesses the current cervical cancer screening methods as well as the implementation of HPV vaccination in Europe. The most recent European Guidelines and recommendations for organized population-based programs with HPV testing as the primary screening method are also presented. Lastly, the current landscape of cervical cancer screening programs is assessed for both European Union member states and some associated countries, in regard to the transition towards population-based screening programs with primary HPV testing.

scholarly journals Patterns and Trends of Cancer Screening in Canada: Results From a Contemporary National Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Omar Abdel-Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Pap Test ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Visible Minority ◽  
Crc Screening ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the patterns and trends of colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer screening within a contemporary cohort of Canadian adults. Methods: Canadian Community Health Survey datasets (2007–2016) were accessed and 3 cohorts were defined: (1) a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening cohort, defined as men and women aged 50 to 74 years with complete information about CRC screening tests and their timing; (2) a breast cancer screening cohort, defined as women aged 40 to 74 years with complete information about mammography and its timing; and (3) a cervical cancer screening cohort, defined as women aged 25 to 69 years with complete information about the Papanicolaou (Pap) test and its timing. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was then performed to evaluate factors associated with not having timely screening tests at the time of survey completion. Results: A total of 99,820 participants were considered eligible for the CRC screening cohort, 59,724 for the breast cancer screening cohort, and 46,767 for the cervical cancer screening cohort. Among eligible participants, 43% did not have timely recommended screening tests for CRC, 35% did not have timely mammography (this number decreased to 26% when limiting the eligible group to ages 50–74 years), and 25% did not have a timely Pap test. Lower income was associated with not having a timely recommended screening tests for all 3 cohorts (odds ratios [95% CI]: 1.86 [1.76–1.97], 1.89 [1.76–2.04], and 1.96 [1.79–2.14], respectively). Likewise, persons self-identifying as a visible minority were less likely to have timely recommended screening tests in all 3 cohorts (odds ratios for White race vs visible minority [95% CI]: 0.87 [0.83–0.92], 0.85 [0.80–0.91], and 0.66 [0.61–0.70], respectively). Conclusions: More than one-third of eligible individuals are missing timely screening tests for CRC. Moreover, at least one-quarter of eligible women are missing their recommended breast and cervical cancer screening tests. More efforts from federal and provincial health authorities are needed to deal with socioeconomic disparities in access to cancer screening.

scholarly journals DR Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Its Screening Amongst Female Students of a Tertiary Institution in South-South Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. O. Allagoa ◽  
O. J. Agbo ◽  
A. O. Eguvbe ◽  
P. W. Alabrah
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Mean

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers in women. It is the commonest cause of cancer related death in Africa. It is one of the cancers that have well known screening methods. In developed societies with standard protocol for screening, the morbidity and mortality following the disease have been greatly reduced. There is paucity of knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening methods in Yenagoa. Objectives: To determine the knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening methods in female students of a Tertiary educational institution. Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted amongst the female students of Federal University Otuoke. Information about their socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of cervical cancer and the screening methods was obtained using a questionnaire. Results: A total of four hundred and twenty four (424) female students of the Federal University Otuoke were enrolled for the study. The mean age of the respondents was 21.0±3.4 years. The predominant age group was 15-20 years (50.6%). One hundred and eighty three respondents (57.9%) were aware of cervical cancer and the age groups 21-25 years were most aware of cervical cancer. Age was found to influence awareness of cervical cancer. (x2=12.8; df=3; p<0.05). A total of eighty one respondents 26.9% were aware of Pap smear. Age was found to influence the awareness of Pap smear (x2=12.8; df=3; p<0.05). Conclusion: Our study showed that awareness of cervical cancer and the role of Pap smear in the screening of cervical cancer was low amongst the female students of the Federal University Otuoke. Hence the need to make every effort to increase the awareness of this condition and the screening methods amongst these female undergraduates, who are at the prime of their age and at the greatest risk of developing this condition, especially in our societies that lack well organized screening protocols.

scholarly journals Improving primary health care workers’ knowledge of cervical cancer and visual inspection screening techniques through competency-based training: prospects for expanding coverage in developing countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1637
Author(s):  
Ibiyemi J. Umuago ◽  
Irikefe P. Obiebi ◽  
Godson U. Eze ◽  
Nnamdi S. Moeteke
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Screening Techniques ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Competency Based

Background: Health workers in resource-poor settings have not demonstrated a comprehensive knowledge of visual staining procedures for cervical cancer screening. This study adopted competency-based training (CBT) to determine if it will improve their knowledge, and potentially expand screening coverage.Methods: A quasi-experimental (pretest-posttest) design was adopted in this study conducted among primary health care workers in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Southern Nigeria. The participants had a competency-based training following an initial assessment of their knowledge. Data were analysed using SPSS version 22. The main outcome measures were baseline knowledge of cervical cancer, its prevention, and visual inspection screening techniques, as well as the effect of CBT on knowledge.Results: Participants demonstrated correct knowledge of cervical anatomy/physiology and cervical cancer epidemiology/symptomatology to varying degrees, although their knowledge of visual inspection with acetic acid or Lugol’s iodine (VIA/VILI) was grossly inadequate as only half had adequate knowledge. Knowledge of prevention, performance of VIA and VILI, as well as overall knowledge, improved significantly to 100% post-intervention (p=0.002, p<0.001 and p=0.003 respectively). Mean knowledge scores drastically increased among the PHWs between pre-CBT and post-CBT. The lowest mean difference was recorded for knowledge of cervical anatomy/physiology: 17.58 (CI: 8.16 - 27.00); while the highest was for knowledge of VILI/VIA technique: 41.01 (CI: 29.40 - 52.62).Conclusions: CBT significantly improved knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and visual inspection screening methods (VIA and VILI), indicating a window of opportunity for expanding screening services at primary health care level.

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