scholarly journals Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus in Oman

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marwa Al Raisi ◽  
Tagharid Al Yahyai ◽  
Rahma Al Kindi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer and Human papilloma virus (HPV) among Omani women aged 18 years and older. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted between September 2019 and February 2020 in primary health care facilities throughout Oman. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to assess the knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer and HPV. Results: A total of 805 women participated in the study (response rate: 89%). Two thirds of the participants had heard about cervical cancer (67%) while fewer were aware of HPV (15.8%). Around one third of the women identified HPV as a risk factor for developing cervical cancer (38.9%). Very few participants had knowledge of HPV vaccines (10.1%). Major source of information regarding both cervical cancer and HPV was social media (33.0%), as compared to 16.9% who got the information from healthcare providers. Despite the poor knowledge, almost half of the participants were open to vaccinating schoolgirls (41.2%) and even their daughters (47.0%) Conclusion: Most of the participants had poor knowledge regarding cervical cancer and HPV; even those with a personal or family history of cervical cancer. Main source of knowledge was social media. Majority were open to the idea of offering the HPV vaccine to middle school-aged girls and even their daughters. Proper incorporation into school curricula and improving access to trusted medical knowledge to the public in the social media may help in enriching the public’s knowledge, and possibly, correct misinformation and myths regarding cervical cancer and HPV. Keywords: Papillomavirus Vaccines; Cervical Cancer, Surveys and Questionnaires; Risk Factors; Community-Institutional Relations; knowledge; attitude; practice; Oman

scholarly journals Knowledge of Cervical Cancer, Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and HPV Vaccination Among Women in Northeast China

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 1197-1205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-e Ning ◽  
Yao Liu ◽  
Xiao-yu Xu ◽  
Xin-yu Zhang ◽  
Ning Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Northeastern China ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obvious Effect ◽  
Papilloma Virus

AbstractThis study aimed to research the understanding and knowledge of cervical cancer, human papilloma virus (HPV), and HPV vaccination, and the acceptance of HPV vaccination, among a population of women in northeastern China. A cross-sectional survey was carried out by questionnaire to investigate knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccination. The 230 female participants were native residents of northeastern China, and their ages ranged between 18 and 65 years. Questionnaires were randomly acquired by the respondents from online and paper questionnaire distribution. The questionnaire included questions on three major aspects to record people’s perceptions of cervical cancer, HPV, and vaccines. Of the sample of 230 women surveyed, 80.9% had heard of cervical cancer, but understanding was only 15.7%; 38.3% knew about HPV; 20% knew about HPV vaccine; 39.6% agreed to receive HPV vaccination, and the remainder were mainly concerned about its safety and effectiveness. Data analysis showed that age, family income, and whether there was experience of screening all influenced knowledge of cervical cancer, but this was not statistically significant. The level of education had no obvious effect on the degree of knowledge about cervical cancer; however, with an improvement in education, women’s awareness of HPV vaccine improved significantly (p < 0.05). Women who have received cervical cancer screening had significantly greater knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV than those with no screening (p < 0.05). Women in northeastern China have little knowledge of cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccine, lack disease knowledge, and hold a skeptical attitude about HPV vaccination. Medical institutions are the main channel providing information to these women.

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 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.

scholarly journals Knowledge and attitude of dentists, dental auxiliaries and students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suliman Shahin ◽  
Amr Bugshan ◽  
Khalid Almulhim ◽  
Mishali AlSharief ◽  
Yousif Al-Dulaijan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Incubation Period ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Dental Professionals

Abstract Background: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of dental professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).Methods: A questionnaire was developed to assess various dental professionals from both governmental and private sectors through online and social media outlets. Results: A total of 1,033 responses were collected. Moreover, 63.4% of respondents (63.4%) were working in hospitals. Of all respondents, 44.9%, 33.4%, and 21.7% were in governmental clinics, academia, and private sector, respectively. Overall knowledge on incubation period and route of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was satisfactory across all dental professions. All dental professionals except for dental assistants demonstrated adequate knowledge on the recommended hand-soap cleaning time (p < 0.001). Most dental professionals displayed unsatisfactory knowledge and disagreement on the survival of SARS-CoV-2 outside the host (p < 0.001). Furthermore, 75.1% of respondents were reluctant to treat a suspected COVID-19 patient, and 92% participants believed that the mode of transmission was droplet inhalation. Fever, coughing, and shortness of breath were identified as the most common symptoms of COVID-19. Most standard methods of prevention in the dental office were selected by at least 50% of participants. Conclusions: An appropriate level of knowledge on SARS-CoV-2 incubation period and signs and symptoms of COVID-19 was noted among all dental professionals in Saudi Arabia. Perceived survival outside the host was modest. A certain level of apprehension toward suspected SARS-CoV-2 patients existed among most professionals. Pandemic-awareness campaigns are essential among healthcare providers.

scholarly journals Awareness and uptake of human papilloma virus vaccines among female secondary school students in Benin City, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-50
Author(s):  
Michael Ezeanochie ◽  
Peter Olasimbo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Hpv Vaccines ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Benin City ◽  
Study Population

Background: There is no Government endorsed HPV vaccine immunisation program in Nigeria. The Vaccine has been available at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) in Benin City for more than 7 years. Objectives: The aim was to evaluate awareness about HPV, the prevalence of HPV immunisation and its associated factors among the study population. Methods: A cross-sectional study using interviewer-administered questionnaires among 215 females attending secondary schools in Benin city, Nigeria. Participants were selected using multi-stage stratified sampling. The primary outcome measure was HPV immunisation of the girls. Results: The majority of the participants were between 14 to 18 years (58.6%). Almost all the participants (>97%) had not heard of HPV, HPV Vaccines and Cervical cancer. In addition, 2 (0.9%) persons correctly identified that the virus can be transmitted sexually while only 1 person (0.5%) had received the HPV vaccine. The respondents all agreed that they needed to be enlightened about HPV, HPV vaccines and Cervical cancer. Majority (49.3%) of the girls suggested that this could be done through the mass media (49.3%) or their parents (32.1%). Conclusion: HPV immunisation, knowledge of HPV vaccines and Cervical cancer among the study population was very low. We recommend interventions in Schools to increase knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV vaccines. Keywords: Human papilloma virus; vaccines; cervical cancer; Nigeria.

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 Human Papilloma Virus Selftesting as an Alternative Method for Cervical Cancer Screening

2017 ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Richard Chandra ◽  
Syahrul Rauf ◽  
Umar Malinta
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Primary System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Alternative Method ◽  
Before And After

Objective: To determine the level of acceptance of self Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) examination and to compare the level of sensitivity and specificity of self HPV examination with Fluid Based Cytology on precancerous cervical lesion and cervical cancer. Methods: The analytical method used in this research was cross sectional with purposive sampling. This study is conducted at Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital and its affiliation from October 2014 to May 2015 with 101 subjects. The data measurement used self HPV examination tool and fluid based cytology kit. The data collected through questionnaires before and after the examination. The laboratory examination was carried out using the way of HPV Genotyping primary system (MY09/11) method Wl LTS-06, which is able to detect 35 types of HPV viruses. Results: A total of 101 subjects were involved in this study. The subjects were divided into two groups: the abnormal and normal group (n - 50/51). The acceptance level of self HPV examination was 62.37% (n = 63/101). Majority of subjects (88.21%) were ready to repeat the same examination in the future. The level of sensitivity and specificity for self HPV were (56% (95%CI (41.25 - 70.01%)) vs 98% (95%CI (89.55 - 99.95%)), p=<0.000001, while the level of sensitivity and specificity for fluid based cytology were (40% (95%CI (26.41 - 54.82%)) vs 98% (95%CI (89.35 - 99.95%)), p=0.000002. Conclusion: HPV self-testing is very potential to be used as an alternative method for cervical cancer screening. [Indones J Obstet Gynecol 2017; 5-2: 114-119] Keywords: cervical cancer, cervical cancer screening, human papilloma virus, sensitivity, specificity

scholarly journals Effect of barrier related factors on perceived usefulness and ease of use of social media applications in the Australian healthcare sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irfanuzzaman Khan ◽  
Jennifer Loh ◽  
Abu Saleh ◽  
Ali Quazi ◽  
Majharul Talukder
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Despite the growing popularity of social media internationally, an extant review of the literature revealed a low rate of social media usage among healthcare professionals. While cynicism amongst healthcare professionals might be a reason, there might be other factors that could explain healthcare professionals’ reluctance to use social media in their practices. This research investigated potential barriers that affected healthcare professionals’ behavioural intention to use social media. A cross-sectional survey was randomly administered to 824 healthcare professionals working in Australian healthcare organisations. At the end of data collection, 219 usable responses were collected. Analysis of data via structural equation model (SEM) found that perceived trust, privacy threats, professional boundary, facilitating conditions and self-efficacy significantly influence the notion of perceived usefulness and ease of use. In addition, information quality directly influences health professionals’ perceived ease of utilising social media technology. The result also indicated that gender moderates the relationship between barrier-related factors and perceived usefulness and ease of use. This study’s findings have important implications for healthcare providers and policymakers regarding medical professionals’ perceptions of the potential challenges in using social media as well as developing strategies to counter misinformation against the backdrop of COVID-19.

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