scholarly journals Women’s Knowledge of Cervical Cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisha Nasser Al Saadi ◽  
Aisha Hamed Al Muqbali ◽  
Eihab Dawi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Pap Test ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Cervical Cancer Risk

Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge of cervical cancer and its prevention among Omani women aged 20 to 65 years. Method: This analytic cross-sectional study took place at primary healthcare institutions, in the Al Buraimi governorate, Oman, between November 2018 I believe that in response to comment #5 too much information may have been removed from the Results section, therefore we return the first two paragraphs that were removed to the Results section and make them more concise during the copy editing stage.  and February 2019. The study was carried out on the basis of a predesigned, validated, and self-administered 55 question questionnaire. Results: Data from seven hundred and ninety-one completed questionnaires were included in the final analysis, which represents a response rate of 79.1% of the total. The results of the study indicated that 86.7 percent of surveyed women had previously heard of cervical cancer, and 13.0 per cent assumed the possibility of this disease to affect them in the future. The results showed that women had low awareness of the association between Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and cervical cancer (24.7%). Participants considered HPV infection and initiation of sexual intercourse at an age younger than 17 years as the lowest risks associated with cervical cancer. The results also indicated that 63.8% of women were unaware of a vaccination 'against HPV related cervical cancer' and many of respondents were unaware of Pap test. Women aged over 30 years, those married, and those with a high level of education were more likely to be aware of cervical cancer. Conclusion: General knowledge of cervical cancer among women aged 20 to 65 years is insufficient. Young women aged 20-30 are largely unaware. Thus, concerted efforts are needed to promote awareness among women in Oman. Keywords: Cervical cancer, risk factor, Human Papilloma Virus, vaccine, Pap test.

Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Setu Rathod ◽  
Sunil K Samal ◽  
Sunita Samal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

ABSTRACT Aim Cervical cancer is still one of the most common cancers affecting females in India, leading to a lot of mortality and morbidity. Since it is a preventable cancer, the study is aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine among medical students. Materials and methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted among the medical students in a tertiary care center in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry, India. Three hundred students were administered a validated 53-point questionnaire regarding knowledge of cervical cancer, its risk factors, preventive measures, HPV vaccine, and screening tests. Data were kept confidential and the results were analyzed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 16. Results The results show 93.3% of students were aware that cervical cancer is caused by HPV, but only 61.4% knew that HPV vaccine was available. Majority of the students were uncertain about age group, number of doses, and side effects of vaccine. Only 11.74% felt the need to get vaccinated in future; 96.64% of students knew that pap smear was used to screen for cervical cancer, but only 57.72% opted to screen themselves or family members in future as they believed that they were not at risk. The common obstacle against vaccination was worry about complications, inadequate information, and efficacy of vaccine. Conclusion The study showed that there were misconceptions among medical students regarding cervical cancer, vaccine, and screening, which have to be cleared. Creating awareness among health care workers on risk factors, vaccination, and current methods for cervical cancer screening is a necessary step toward implementing effective prevention programs in the society. How to cite this article Rathod S, Samal SK, Samal S, Ghose S. Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine among Medical Students: A Cross-sectional Study. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2017;5(1):41-44.

scholarly journals A study on awareness of cervical cancer and human papilloma virus vaccine among the women’s degree college students in Nandyal

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 3370
Author(s):  
Ganesam Krishna Kumari ◽  
Mohammed Mushtaq Pasha ◽  
Afasar Fatima
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine ◽  
Carcinoma Cervix ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

Background: In India cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer mortality in women after carcinoma breast. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the principal causative agent for cervical cancer. FDA approved 2 vaccines for primary prevention, and is available in India, but is not part of National Immunization Programme. Due to societal, religious and ethical issues associated with the vaccination of adolescent girls in India together with lack of awareness about HPV and HPV vaccines, no successful HPV immunization program has been employed in India. To study the awareness of Degree college students on cervical cancer and HPV vaccine.Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at SPY REDDY Women’s Degree College, Nandyal from 16th December 2018 to 15th February 2019. The participants were 327 Degree students of first to final year. Students who were not present during the study were excluded from the study. The data was collected using a semi structured questionnaire. The data was analysed by using spss version 24 and the results expressed as proportions.Results: The mean age of participants was 19.53±1.26 years. 89% of the students were unmarried and 11% were married. 46.4% of the students were aware of cervical cancer. Poor genital hygiene (11.2%), smoking and alcohol (5.8%), multiple sex partners (4.3%), sex at an early age (3.4%), long term OCP usage (2.5%) were considered as risk factors for cervical cancer by the students. 18.4% of the students had knowledge about HPV virus. Among the students who knew about cervical cancer, 22.3% of the students responded as vaginal bleeding after menopause is a symptom of cervical cancer, 8.1% responded as bleeding during or after sex, 3.4% as pain during sex, 1.6% as severe low backache. Only 1% knows about Pap smear. Only 12% know about the vaccine. Only 4% correctly knew the vaccine eligibility. None of the students were HPV vaccinated.Conclusions: The level of awareness of students about cervical cancer and HPV vaccine is far below for effective vaccination and prevention of carcinoma cervix. More effective awareness programmes are needed to screen early for cervical cancer and vaccinate & prevent the high mortality from carcinoma cervix.

scholarly journals Awareness and Knowledge about Human Papilloma Virus Infection among Students at Secondary Occupational Health School in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6321
Author(s):  
Xin Wang ◽  
Taifeng Du ◽  
Xiaoling Shi ◽  
Kusheng Wu
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Infection ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. CC is mainly caused by human papilloma virus (HPV), which can be prevented by vaccination. We conducted a cross-sectional study in secondary occupational health school (SOHS) through a questionnaire aimed to assess the awareness and knowledge regarding HPV infection of students. A total of 2248 students participated in the survey, 45.3% of them had heard about CC, while only 21.9% of them had heard about HPV; and 74.2% had no idea of the causal link between HPV infection and CC. Most participants displayed poor awareness and knowledge about HPV infection. The results suggested that age, grade, major, academic performance, etc. were correlated with higher awareness of CC, HPV and HPV infection (p < 0.05). In multivariable logistic analysis, third-grade students had the most increased awareness of CC (OR = 17.13, 95%CI: [8.11, 36.15]), HPV (OR = 6.59, 95%CI: [4.16, 10.43]) and HPV vaccine (OR = 2.78, 95%CI: [1.78, 4.32]) when compared to first-grade. Awareness and knowledge regarding HPV infection were insufficient among students in SOHS. As the future healthcare providers, these results highlight the need to supplement targeted education to improve their awareness and knowledge of HPV and vaccination.

scholarly journals Awareness of human papilloma virus infection and vaccination among the medical students of Davangere

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 3316
Author(s):  
Netra G. ◽  
Geethalakshmi R. G.
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus Infection ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Common Cancer

Background: Cervical cancer is fifth most common cancer worldwide and second most common cancer in women in India, with an incidence of 1,22,844 cases and accounts for over 67,477 deaths annually (GLOBOCON 2012). Although vaccines are available to prevent the cervical cancer there is lack of awareness regarding the same. Hence the present study has been proposed. The objective was to study the awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination among the medical students.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2017 to December 2017 among the medical students. All those who gave consent were included and a predesigned, pretested proforma consisting of variables about demographic characteristics, HPV, vaccination and the other necessary information required for the study was collected.Results: 72.4% of the participants were aware of the HPV infection, 70.5% about the HPV vaccination and 69.5% of the participants thought that only females should be vaccinated. 52.3% of the participants expressed interest for vaccination. Interns had 100% awareness about the infection and vaccination. Students who were not interested in vaccination, 18.9% of them said they are not sexually active, 8.5% thought there was no need of vaccine, 6.1% felt vaccine is too expensive and 1.3% worried about the safety of the vaccine. Sources of information was mainly through lectures/textbooks (64.8%) followed by doctors/healthcare facility (20.9%).Conclusions: Study revealed appreciable level of awareness among the participants. With this study, the participants are encouraged to get vaccinated as the age group of participants is appropriate for the vaccination.

scholarly journals Genotyping of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in female condyloma acuminata patient in Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afria Arista ◽  
Dwi Murtiastutik ◽  
Trisniartami Setyaningrum ◽  
Gondo Mastutik
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Condyloma Acuminata ◽  
Multiple Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) cause the most common sexually transmitted infection in women. HPV may lead to clinical manifestation as condyloma acuminata. The type of HPV are divided into two categories: low risk and high risk. Objective: To determine the type of HPV in female condyloma acuminata patient. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Dermatology Venereology Outpatient Clinic Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya from February, 2007 to May, 2007. A total of 13 female patients with condyloma acuminata were includ in this study. Nucleic acids amplification assays (Polymerase Chain Reaction) used to detect the HPV infection. Results: Condyloma acuminata mostly caused by HPV-11 (30,76%) and HPV-6 (23,07%). Only 1 patient in this study caused by HPV 18. 38% of condyloma acuminata in this study caused by multiple infection of HPV. Conclusion: Molecular assay are gold standard to identification of HPV in the condyloma acuminata patient.

scholarly journals Detection of High Oncogenic Risk Human Papilloma Virus With CareHPV Test in Women Attended in Health Units in Copán Honduras

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 148s-148s
Author(s):  
E.L. Membreño ◽  
C.M. Regalado ◽  
N.D. Peña ◽  
E.J. López ◽  
S. Bejarano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Premalignant Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Cervical Diseases

Background and context: Persistent infection with high-risk human papilloma virus (HR-HPV) is identified as the main cause of premalignant and malignant cervical diseases. The identification of HR-HPV by viral DNA has been used in multiple studies to characterize the infection, the careHPV test presented HR-HPV prevalence in Latin American countries of: Costa Rica (16%), Mexico (14.5%), Colombia (14.9%), and Chile (14.0%). Cervical cancer represents a public health problem in Latin America, and in Honduras is the main cause of cancer in women. Half of Honduran women at risk are not systematically screened for cervical cancer. Aim: Identifying women at risk for premalignant lesions with rapid and efficient tests can guarantee timely treatment. Strategy/Tactics: Retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study at Copán health units (La Entrada, Florida, Trinidad and San Juan Planes), where the results of the careHPV test were analyzed to determine HR-HPV genotypes, in 540 women between 30 and 65 year from September 2016 to March 2017. Program/Policy process: Positive patients received VIAA, and colposcopy/biopsy according to national cervical cancer screening guideline 2015. Outcomes: 458 negative women for HR-HPV 85% and 82 positive women 15%. The age group with the highest prevalence of HR-HPV was 30-49 years. Of 69 positive women, 64 received visual inspection with acetic acid (93%), 47 resulted with negative VIAA (73%), 2 with positive VIAA suspected invasive cancer, both were referred to colposcopy/biopsy, and 15 women with positive VIAA (24%) referred to cryotherapy. What was learned: The prevalence of infection by HR-HPV in the study group was 15%, similar to that reported in the literature. Standardizing the use of careHPV as a screening test can guarantee the prevention of invasive stages of cervical cancer.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in Aborted Women in Kirkuk City

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-230
Author(s):  
Jacklen khoshaba ◽  
Salwa Mustafa ◽  
Muhannad Alazzawy
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Relation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
And Control ◽  
Cytomegalovirus Infections

The aimed of the study was to evaluate the Seroprevalence of human papilloma virus (HPV) in aborted women. A cross-sectional study was carried out in Kirkuk city from 10th of March 2017 to 10th of July 2017 The number of aborted women understudy were 65 women who attended for curettage in Kirkuk general hospital. The control group who were matched to the patients studied included 30 normal pregnant women at the full term of pregnancy, women with Toxoplasma gondii , rubella and cytomegalovirus infections were excluded from the study. Five ml of blood was collected by vein puncture from each woman in the study, the obtained sera then organized to determine of HPV 16 E7 protein in patients and control using ELISA technique. The study showed that the highest rate of HPV infection (35.38%) was recorded among women with abortion comparing with the control group, with a highly significant relation. The study showed that 75.38% of women had aborted in the 1st trimester of pregnancy and the lowest rate of abortion 9.24% was in the 3rd trimester. The study showed that the highest rate of HPV infection was found in women with 1st trimester of abortion (38.78%) and the lowest rate was in the 3rd trimester of abortion. The study showed that the highest rate of HPV infection was recorded among aborted women who have suffered from one abortion during their marriage life. It was concluded that there was a significant relation of HPV with abortion spatially in women who were aborted in the first trimester of pregnancy.

scholarly journals Knowledge towards human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and attitude towards its vaccine in the Kingdom of Bahrain: cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. e031017
Author(s):  
Yusra Husain ◽  
Amal Alalwan ◽  
Zakeya Al- Musawi ◽  
Ghadeer Abdulla ◽  
Khulood Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Immunisation Programme ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus

ObjectivesTo determine the level of awareness of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and to assess attitudes towards receiving the vaccine among men and women in Bahrain.DesignA cross-sectional study. An interview-based questionnaire was used to measure HPV knowledge and attitude towards HPV vaccine.SettingTen randomly selected primary health centres (PHCs) in the Kingdom of Bahrain.Participants408 PHC attendees, including 268 women and 140 men aged 18–65 years. Only residents from Bahrain and English or Arabic speakers were invited to participate.Primary and secondary outcome measuresExtent of awareness of HPV infection, acceptance of HPV vaccine and describing the results in association to gender, educational level and other demographics.ResultsA response rate of 91.4% was achieved, with a majority being female responders as opposed to male responders (65.7% vs 34.3%, respectively). Only 13.5% of the participants had heard of HPV, with female gender and employment in the health sector (p<0.001 for both) having a significant association with awareness of HPV. The majority of the participants (76%) were willing to take the vaccine if recommended, with 84.8% believing that both genders should be vaccinated. However, 48.5% were concerned about possible side effects from the vaccine and 83.6% wanted reassurance that the vaccine will protect against HPV. More than 90% of the participants agreed on the need for educating the community about the HPV infection.ConclusionDespite the limited knowledge about HPV infection among the study’s participants, there is a favourable attitude towards the HPV vaccine. These data can support the initiation of a nationwide HPV immunisation programme.

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