scholarly journals Views of Traditional Healers on Knowledge, Attitude and Treatment of Cervical Cancer among Women in a Rural Community in Northern Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 011-018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita L. Mfuh ◽  
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J. Hellandendu ◽  
Ejembi Clara ◽  
A.J. Oluwabamide ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Northern Nigeria

A comparative study of cervical cancer screening methods in a rural community setting of North India

2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Asthana ◽  
S Bhambani ◽  
P Sodhani ◽  
S Gupta ◽  
L Satyanarayana
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
North India ◽  
Screening Methods

scholarly journals Rural community’s perspectives on cervical cancer screening: Report of a consensus-planning workshop

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Smita Asthana ◽  
Satyanarayana Labani
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
Cervical Screening ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Using Data

<p>The success of any screening programme depends largely on the acceptability of the community to undergo screening. This study is an attempt to explore the perspectives of rural women on screening through qualitative research,<br />using data generated in a consensus workshop for an unscreened population prior to the start of a screening programme. The study adopted a qualitative method in the form of consensus-planning workshop prior to the start of the <em>care</em>HPV screening project. Knowledge about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection was found to be very low. Special efforts are needed to educate the elderly women of the family and the peers of the rural community so that the project runs successfully, as their views can influence community participation. The response by rural women in undertaking selfsamplings was good. Cervical screening is acceptable and can be implemented in a rural community setting. The success of screening programme depends on health education of the rural community.</p>

Stigmatization of people with mental illness among inhabitants of a rural community in northern Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ishaq A. Audu ◽  
Suleiman H. Idris ◽  
Victor O. Olisah ◽  
Taiwo L. Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
People With Mental Illness

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

Zambian Women’s Experiences and Understanding of Cervical Cancer: A Qualitative Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1065-1071 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Elizabeth Maree ◽  
Ilipo Kaila
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
High Risk Behavior ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Experiences Of Women

ObjectiveCervical cancer is the most common cancer in Zambian women, and approximately 28% of all patients with cancer seen at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka experience this disease. Our objective was to gain insight into the knowledge, understanding, and experiences of women treated for cervical cancer at the specific hospital.MethodsWe selected a qualitative research design and descriptive phenomenological approach for the study. Twenty-one (n = 21) semistructured interviews directed by an interview schedule were conducted. We used Patton’s open coding steps and a template analyses style guided by the 4 themes of the interview schedule to analyze the data.ResultsMost participants indicated that they did not know and understand anything of cervical cancer. They believed they were bewitched and consulted traditional healers and used traditional medicine. Most described that they experienced symptoms for extended periods of time before they were diagnosed. They described how the offensive vaginal bleeding and watery discharge they experienced led to isolation, rejection, and humiliation. The participants said they did not understand how they would be treated and treatment was described as a terrible experience.ConclusionsThe women’s lived experiences of cervical cancer tell of severe suffering. They knew and understood very little about this disease. Their suffering became so unbearable that some wanted to end their lives. They were subjected to the opinions of others who knew equally as little but were quite willing to speak out, judge, and reject. Most battled through the treatment and the distressing adverse effects because it was their only hope to become better.RecommendationsZambian women must be empowered with knowledge and skills to protect themselves against cervical cancer. Suggestions for improving outcomes include changing high-risk behavior, taking advantage of screening opportunities, recognizing the signs of cervical cancer, and seeking health care without delay.

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