Knowledge and practices of general practitioners at district hospitals towards cervical cancer prevention in Burundi, 2015: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background According to the Brazilian Guidelines on Cervical Cancer Screening, women with cytopathologic diagnosis of high-grade intraepithelial lesion, abnormal colposcopic findings, fully visible squamocolumnar junction and age 25 years or older should be treated at the first visit (“see and treat—S&T”). The main limitation to this approach is the risk of overtreatment, identified by histology without preinvasive lesion. The objectives of this study were to identify the overtreatment rate in women undergoing S&T in cervical cancer prevention at a referral center with extensive experience with the method and to detect possible factors associated with this rate. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that analyzed records from a database with 616 women submitted to S&T from 1996 to 2017. Negative histology was defined as the following histopathologic results: human papillomavirus without cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), inflammatory, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, and CIN 1. Results Of the 616 women, there were 52 (8.44%, 95%CI 6.25–10.64%) with a histopathologic report without preinvasive cervical lesion. No statistical association was found between this outcome and age or a significant downward trend over time. Conclusion The overtreatment rate in this study can be considered low and consistent with the acceptable rates reported in the literature, reinforcing the prevailing Brazilian guideline, in which the benefits of immediate treatment outweigh the risk of losses following biopsy.

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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

10.21203/rs.3.rs-130171/v1 ◽

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

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Knowledge and Practices About Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Married Men in Traditional Authority Nkhumba, Phalombe District

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.2017.009555 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2_suppl) ◽

pp. 30s-30s ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Chimwemwe Cealla Lita Mthepheya ◽

Lignet Chepuka

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Conflicts Of Interest ◽

Male Involvement ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽

Sexual Relationships ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Married Men ◽

Almost All

Abstract 37 Background: Cancer of the cervix is one of the reproductive cancers that are claiming the lives of women worldwide, and Malawi has not been spared. Of the 16 countries with the highest incidence of cervical cancer in Africa, Malawi has been rated the highest, with an incidence of 75.9. Being a reproductive disease, male involvement is critical as men control approximately 95% of sexual relationships in Malawi, but their role in cervical cancer prevention is not known. This study was carried out to investigate the knowledge and practices of married men regarding cervical cancer and screening. Methods: A cross-sectional study recruited 396 married men. Collected data were analyzed by using SPSS for Windows version 16 (SPSS, Chicago, IL). Results: The majority of respondents were not knowledgeable about cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening, as 84.1% did not know the cause, nor did 88.9% know the signs or symptoms of cervical cancer. Only 4% of respondents knew the risk factors, whereas 75.5% had no knowledge. On prevention, 76.5% had no knowledge, and 68.2 % had some knowledge on cervical cancer treatment. Almost all respondents (99%) said they would encourage their spouses to undergo screening, and 71.7 % said that men, as heads of families, are responsible for deciding whether their spouse should access screening services or not. Conclusion: Men have a stake in taking part in cervical cancer prevention. This is a window of opportunity that the Ministry of Health can use to develop strategies that are tailored toward men to participate fully in cervical cancer prevention to reduce its burden. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No COIs from either author.

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Knowledge and practices towards cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination among MBBS graduates

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211266 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 1980

Author(s):

Kanika Bansal ◽

Ravish Ranjan ◽

Meena Rajput ◽

Shiba .

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽

Early Marriage ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Multiple Sexual Partners ◽

Common Cancer ◽

Study Participants

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide and second most common cancer in Indian women. Three vaccines against HPV have been approved by WHO. As preventing cancer with the help of a vaccine is a new concept, awareness and education will have important implications in its implementation. This study was done with objective to assess the knowledge and practices of cervical cancer prevention and HPV vaccination among MBBS graduates.Methods: It was descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in Intern hostel, Pt B D Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak on 211 MBBS graduates, who were completing their internship in December 2018. A pretested, structured, self-administered questionnaire was used as study tool.Results: 73.27%, 76.24% and 97.03% answered correctly that smoking, early marriage and multiple sexual partners are risk factors of cervical cancer, respectively whereas 96.04% study participants were aware that cervical cancer is a preventable disease and 93.07% participants were aware that a vaccine is available for it in India. 60.40% felt that insufficient information was biggest obstacle in HPV vaccination. 44.55% study participants had recommended HPV vaccination to patients whereas only 8.9% had been vaccinated themselves. Female study participants were found to be practicing HPV vaccination significantly more than their male counterparts.Conclusions: A good percentage of MBBS graduates had knowledge about various aspects of HPV, however knowledge may not translate into practice. So, Continued education and reinforcement of knowledge is the need of the hour.

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Negative histology in cervical specimens obtained with the “see and treat” method in women at a referral center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34415/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Renata Pereira Teodoro ◽

Danielle Scherrer ◽

Maria José de Camargo ◽

Ana Costa ◽

Cecília Vianna de Andrade ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽

Low Grade ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Extensive Experience ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Referral Center ◽

Significant Downward Trend ◽

Intraepithelial Lesion

Abstract Background: According to the Brazilian Guidelines on Cervical Cancer Screening, women with cytopathologic diagnosis of high-grade intraepithelial lesion, abnormal colposcopic findings, fully visible squamocolumnar junction, and age 25 years or older should be treated at the first visit (“see and treat – S&T”). The main limitation to this approach is the risk of overtreatment, identified by histology without preinvasive lesion. The objectives of this study were to identify the overtreatment rate in women undergoing S&T in cervical cancer prevention at a referral center with extensive experience with the method and to detect possible factors associated with this rate.. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that analyzed records from a database with 616 women submitted to S&T from 1996 to 2017. Negative histology was defined as the following histopathologic results: human papillomavirus (HPV) without Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN), inflammatory, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL), and CIN 1. Results: Of the 616 women, there were 52 (8.44% - 95%CI 6.25 – 10.64%) with a histopathologic report without preinvasive cervical lesion. No statistical association was found between this outcome and age or a significant downward trend over time.Conclusion: The overtreatment rate in this study can be considered low and consistent with the acceptable rates reported in the literature, reinforcing the prevailing Brazilian guideline, in which the benefits of immediate treatment outweigh the risk of losses following biopsy.

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HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PERILAKU BIDAN DESA TERHADAP KANKER LEHER RAHIM DAN PENCEGAHANNYA DI KABUPATEN SRAGEN

Jurnal Kesehatan Reproduksi ◽

10.22146/jkr.35429 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Ismail Joko Sutresno ◽

Ova Emilia ◽

Shinta Prawitasari

Keyword(s):

Cervical Cancer ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽

Sampled Data ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

And Behavior ◽

Attitudes And Behavior ◽

Village Midwife

Background: Cervical cancer (cervix) is the second most common type of cancer in women, with an estimated of 530,000 new cases and more than 270,000 deaths each year. In 2012, cervical cancer cases in Central Java was 2,259 cases. Cervical cancer is easily recognizable and can be prevented with screening. A village midwife as the closest healthcare provider to the community is expected to function better in encouraging the prevention of cervical cancer.if they receive appropriate knowledge and attitude toward screening.Objective: to understand the correlation of knowledge, attitude and behavior of village midwife against cervical cancer and its prevention in Sragen district.Method: This analytic study is using quantitative and qualitative approach. Quantitative studies was done with cross-sectional study. The population of this research were 208 village midwifes from 20 sub-districts in Sragen and the subjects were 118 midwives whom randomly sampled. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis.The qualitative study was done using depth interview.Result and Discussion: There is no correlation between age, level of education as well as work duration with their knowledge about cervical cancer prevention (P = 0.787; 0.344; 0.822); there is no correlation between village midwives’ knowledge with their behavior towards cervical cancer prevention (P = 0.664); there is no correlation between the village midwives’ attitudes and behavior towards prevention of cervical cancer (P = 0.460). Qualitative results support the quantitative results.Conclusion: There is no correlation between village midwives’ knowledge, attitudes and behavior towards cervical cancer prevention.Keywords: Cervical cancer, knowledge, attitude, behavior

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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

Archives of Public Health ◽

10.1186/s13690-021-00659-4 ◽

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.

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

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-020-00530-x ◽

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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