scholarly journals Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Knowledge of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-229
Author(s):  
Olabode Ebenezer Omotoso ◽  
Ghadier Matariek ◽  
Elizabeth F. Omotoso ◽  
Amira Matareek ◽  
Ghada M. Abdul-Rafee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
African Women ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Self Examination

The burden of breast and cervical cancer is increasing exponentially, especially among women in low- and mid-income countries. Early detection, hinged on screening uptake is a key to higher survival rate and managing cancer outcome. The present study assessed Nigerians and Egyptians’ knowledge of breast self-examination (BSE) and breast and cervical cancer screening. A cross-sectional questionnaire was utilized to obtain 1,006 respondents via a convenient sampling method. The mean age of respondents was 30.43 ± 6.69. About one-third of participants had good knowledge (> 66%) of breast cancer screening (42%), cervical cancer screening (44%) and BSE practice (36%). Age range (26–40 years), educational level (tertiary), and marital status were demographic data that influenced knowledge level. The screening uptake among the studied population is very poor as only (11%) had ever been screened and only (2.2%) ever vaccinated. The major reasons for poor screening uptake were “no awareness of where to be screened” and “no symptoms”. Assessing the knowledge and uptake level of African women through studies like this is crucial in identifying the loopholes in the fight against cancer. More efforts are required for promoting the utilization of cancer screening services, HPV vaccination, and BSE practice among African women. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0303-3 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Practice of Breast Self-Examination and Knowledge of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: A bi-national Survey in Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabanita Chutia ◽  
Sucheta Malakar ◽  
Ghada Mahmoud Abdul-Rafee ◽  
Amira Matareek ◽  
Elizabeth Omotoso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
African Women ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Self Examination

Background: The burden of breast and cervical cancer is increasing exponentially, especially among women in low- and mid-income countries due to late diagnosis, unhealthy lifestyle choices and adoption of western lifestyles. Early detection, hinged on screening uptake is a key to higher survival rate and managing cancer outcome. Despite some improvement noticed in developed countries, the control of these preventable diseases in African countries including Nigeria and Egypt seems insurmountable. Therefore, this study focused on assessing the knowledge and uptake of Nigerians and Egyptians towards breast self-examination (BSE) and breast and cervical cancer screening. Results: A community-based cross-sectional questionnaire was utilized in both countries to obtain 1,006 respondents via a convenient sampling method. The mean age of study participants was 30.43 6.69. About one-third of participants had a good knowledge (> 66 %) of breast cancer screening (423, 42 %), cervical cancer screening (446, 44 %) and BSE practice (363, 36 %). Age range (26 40 years), educational level (tertiary) and marital status were demographic data that influenced knowledge level. Though with a fairly satisfactory knowledge level, the screening uptake among studied population is very poor as only (111, 11 %) had ever been screened and only (22, 2.2 %) ever vaccinated. The major reasons for poor screening uptake were no awareness of where to be screened and no symptoms. Conclusions: Assessing the knowledge and uptake level of African women through studies like this is crucial in identifying the loopholes in the fight against cancer in Africa. More efforts are required in promoting utilization of cancer screening services, HPV vaccination and BSE practice among African women. The media and internet should be leveraged on as they are the major sources of information about cancer among the respondents.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Breast Self-Examination, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Indian Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 334-344
Author(s):  
Olabode Omotoso ◽  
Sucheta Malakar ◽  
Nabanita Chutia ◽  
Ghadier Matariek ◽  
Ghada Mahmoud Abdel-Rafee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Self Examination

The burden of breast and cervical cancer in terms of incidence and mortality in low- and mid-income countries is increasing daily due to late diagnosis, unhealthy lifestyle choices, late presentation, and poor attitude to screening. Early detection increases the chances of survival. This present study assessed Assam women’s breast and cervical cancer screening (CCS) awareness, the practice of breast self-examination (BSE), and uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines. An internet-based cross-sectional questionnaire was utilized to obtain 251 consenting respondents. The mean age of respondents was 27.8 ± 6.91. Only 205 (81.7%) and 110 (43.8%) respondents have satisfactory levels of BCS, and CCS knowledge, respectively. While only 76 (30.3%) respondents had satisfactory BSE practice. Age range (26 – 32 years), tertiary education, and being single were demographic characteristics that influenced knowledge and practice. Though the respondents had a satisfactory knowledge level, screening uptake among respondents is very poor as only 32 (12.7 %) had ever been screened and only 19 (7.6 %) ever been vaccinated. The major reasons for poor screening uptake were “no symptoms” and “not aware of screening location”. Most respondents (227, 90.4 %) are willing to go for screening if well oriented. This presents an opportunity to enhance awareness about screening and vaccination among Assam women. The media/internet and health practitioners can be leveraged to promote the uptake and utilization of screening services and BSE practice. Doi: 10.28991/SciMedJ-2021-0304-5 Full Text: PDF

scholarly journals Determinants of Uptake of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening by Users in Lagos, Southwestern Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 53s-53s
Author(s):  
O. Salako ◽  
K. Okunade ◽  
P. Okediji ◽  
L.A. Agaga ◽  
O. Olajiga
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Nigerian Women ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Screening Services ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast and cervical cancer are the two most common cancers in Nigerian women with a huge morbidity and mortality burden in those affected. Previous Nigerian studies indicate a wide variation in the knowledge and perceptions of women, which significantly impacts on their willingness and motivations to make use of available cancer screening services. The result of this is late presentations and poor treatment outcomes. This study assessed the factors affecting the uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening services in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among female users of a breast and cervical cancer screening service in Lagos, Nigeria. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with the level of significance set at < 0.05. Results: A total of 491 women were screened between October and December 2017 for breast and cervical cancer. The mean age was 38.3 ± 12.7 years, with majority married (60.3%), educated up to tertiary level (47.7%), and were professionals (30.8%). Majority knew about cervical cancer screening (61.3%) ( Table 1 ), with 23.6% having a previous cervical cancer screening and 9.8% had vaccination for cervical cancer. Older (42.3 ± 10.8 years), married professionals with tertiary education who have heard about cervical cancer were more likely to have had a previous cervical cancer screening ( P < 0.05) ( Fig. 1 ). About 65.9% of the total sample population knew about breast cancer screening ( Table 2 ) and 62.0% of these do periodic breast self-examination. However, many of the women sampled had never had a clinical breast examination (64.2%) nor a screening mammogram (74.3%) ( Fig. 2 ). Determinants of breast self-examination were tertiary education and those in professional occupations ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: In line with the goal of ensuring that every eligible woman is screened for breast and cervical cancer, there is an urgent need to improve knowledge and awareness of breast and cervical cancer, as well as the need for screening, among Nigerian women with little or no education, who are involved in unskilled or semiskilled occupations.[Figure: see text][Figure: see text][Table: see text][Table: see text]

scholarly journals Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Rural Midwestern Latina Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila F. Castañeda ◽  
Rene Perez Rosenbaum ◽  
Patricia Gonzalez ◽  
Jessica T. Holscher
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Spanish Speaking ◽  
Self Examination

Background: While cancer control and prevention efforts are well documented, limited information on this topic exists for Latina farmworkers in the rural Midwest. This study sought to examine correlates of breast cancer and cervical cancer screening practices of English- and Spanish-speaking Latina farmworkers in Michigan. Methods: Survey and anthropometric data were collected from a community-based cross-sectional sample of 173 Latina agricultural laborers in Michigan. Psychosocial-cultural and socioeconomic variables were examined as predictors of mammography and Papanicolaou screening. Findings: Results showed that individual characteristics that were significantly associated with having a Papanicolaou examination in the last 12 months included having higher language-based acculturation (odds ratio = 3.81), having ever done a breast self-examination (odds ratio = 2.82), and having health insurance (odds ratio = 5.58). Conclusions: Acculturation, insurance, and performance of breast self-examination were key correlates of recent cervical cancer screening among Midwest Latina farmworkers. Findings suggest that education and targeted outreach strategies for Spanish-speaking Latina farmworker women in rural settings are urgently needed.

Cervical cancer screening among reproductive-aged women: a crossectional survey in Tabanan Regency

2017 ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Desak Gede Yenny Apriani ◽  
N.L.P. Suariyani ◽  
Mangku Karmaya
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Screening ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Reproductive Aged Women

Background and purpose: Cervical and breast cancers are the most common malignancies among women in Indonesia. The prevalence of cervical cancer in Bali was 0.6% in 2013. Screening coverage for cervical cancer in Tabanan district varies from 37% to 67%. This study aims to determine factors associated to cervical cancer screening uptake among reproductive-aged women.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Baturiti Subdistrict, Tabanan Regency, Bali Province. This study involved 188 reproductive-aged women. Samples were randomly selected from all reproductive-aged women from two villages of Baturiti and Angseri. Data were collected using home interviews by a standardised questionaire. Multivariate analysis was conducted using poisson regression model to determine factors associated to cervical cancer screening uptake.Results: This study showed that the proportion of cervical cancer screening was 38.83%. Variables associated to the uptake of cervical cancer screening were comprehensive knowledge about cervical cancer (APR=10.16; 95%CI: 4.33-24.76), insurance holder (APR=2.95; 95%CI: 1.38-6.64) and aged of ?40 years (APR=1.26; 95%CI: 1.01-1.59). Education level, employment status and perceived benefits were not associated with the screening uptake among reproductive-aged women.Conclusions: Level of knowledge about cervical cancer, insurance ownership and aged over 40 years increase the cervical screening uptake among reproductive-aged women

scholarly journals Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and Determinant Factors Among Women in Ambo Town, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: Community based Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shewaye Fituma Natae ◽  
Digafe Tsegaye Nigatu ◽  
Mulu Kitaba Negawo ◽  
Wakeshe Willi Mengesha
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Service ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Uptake

Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is one of the principal causes of cancer death among women worldwide. It is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in Ethiopian women; about 77.6% of women died of 6,294 new cases reported in 2019. Early screening for cervical cancer has substantial advantage to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality attributed to cervical cancer. So far, there are limited evidence on the level of cervical cancer screening uptake and its determinant in low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. Consequently, the current study aimed to assess the level of cervical cancer screening uptake and its determinant among women of Ambo town, western Oromia, Ethiopia.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 422 women aged 20-65years. Systematic random sampling was employed to recruit the eligible women from randomly selected sub-districts found in Ambo town. Interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Epi info was used for data entry and management from which it was exported to SPSS version 25 for detailed analysis. Variables in binary logistic regression with a p-value <0.25 were candidate for multivariable logistic regression. Estimates were presented using odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CI. Statistical Significance was declared at p value<0.05.Results: In the present study 392 women were participated giving a response rate of 93%. Overall, 63% of the respondents were known the availability of cervical cancer screening service. Only 8.7% (34) of the study participants were received cervical cancer screening in their lifetime. Being in the age group of 30-39 years (AOR=3.2; 95% CI [1.22, 8.36]) and 40-49years (AOR=4.8; 95% CI [1.42, 16.41]), having cervical cancer related discussion with health care provider (AOR=3.5; 95% CI [1.17, 10.7]), and knowing availability cervical cancer screening service (AOR=2.8; 95% CI [1.03, 7.87]) were significantly associated with uptake of cervical cancer screening. Conclusion: In this study, cervical cancer screening uptake is very low. The study also highlighted important factors that affect uptake of cervical cancer screening service. Therefore, this study result call urgent interventions by all stockholders to increase cervical cancer service uptake through continues promotions and by securing its availability and accessibility for all eligible women at all levels.

Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-58
Author(s):  
S.D. Ejikunle ◽  
F. Anolue ◽  
M.C. Ohamaeme ◽  
Jude Egwurugwu ◽  
G.I. Eberendu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Screening Uptake

Background: Cervical cancer is the 2nd commonest cancer among women worldwide and is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in developing countries. Optimal cervical cancer screening uptake is one of the most cost effective control strategies for the disease. Objectives: To assess the determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Materials & Methods: A community based cross-sectional study with the use of 502 interviewer-administered questionnaires was conducted among women in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. All the women in the community attending the annual 2018 August meeting were recruited for this study. Results:The study showed that the mean age of the respondents was 42±2.8 years. Furthermore, 82.3% of respondents attained postsecondary school educational level. Also 80.5% of respondents have heard about cervical cancer screening but level of cervical cancer screening uptake was very low among the respondents (13.5%). Significant associations were found between embarrassment, lack of symptoms, lack of physician request, lack of counselling, cost, unavailability of services and cervical cancer screening uptake. Conclusion: Despite the high knowledge of cervical cancer screening among women in Orlu LGA, uptake of cervical cancer screening was low. Enhancing health education and provision of free and widely accessible health screening services may increase uptake among these women. Key words: Cervical cancer, screening, Orlu women, uptake.

scholarly journals Cervical cancer screening uptake and correlates among HIV-infected women: a cross-sectional survey in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e029882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris Tchounga ◽  
Simon Pierre Boni ◽  
Jean Jacques Koffi ◽  
Apollinaire G Horo ◽  
Aristophane Tanon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Cote D'ivoire ◽  
Côte D’Ivoire ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cote D’Ivoire ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Côte D'ivoire

ObjectivesDespite the increasing number of interventions aiming to integrate cervical cancer screening into HIV clinics in sub-Saharan Africa, Women living with HIV (WLHIV) still have a high risk of developing cervical cancer. The aim of this study was to estimate the coverage of cervical cancer screening and associated factors among WLHIV in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.DesignCross-sectional survey conducted from May to August 2017.SettingsOutpatient setting in the four highest volume urban HIV clinics of government’s or non-governmental organisation’s sector in Côte d’Ivoire.ParticipantsAll WLHIV, aged 25–55 years, followed since at least 1 year, selected through a systematic sampling procedure.InterventionA standardised questionnaire administered to each participant by trained healthcare workers.OutcomeCervical cancer screening uptake.ResultsA total of 1991 WLHIV were included in the study, aged in median 42 years (IQR 37–47), and a median CD4 count (last known) of 563 (378-773) cells/mm3. Among the participants, 1913 (96.1%) had ever heard about cervical cancer, 1444 (72.5%) had been offered cervical cancer screening, mainly in the HIV clinic for 1284 (88.9%), and 1188 reported a personal history of cervical cancer screening for an overall coverage of 59.7% (95% CI 57.6 to 62.0). In multivariable analysis, university level (adjusted OR (aOR) 2.1; 95% CI 1.4 to 3.1, p<0.001), being informed on cervical cancer at the HIV clinic (aOR 1.5; 95% CI 1.1 to 2.0, p=0.017), receiving information self-perceived as ‘clear and understood’ on cervical cancer (aOR 1.7; 95% CI 1.4 to 2.2, p<0.001), identifying HIV as a risk factor for cervical cancer (aOR 1.4; 95% CI 1.1 to 1.8, p=0.002) and being proposed cervical cancer screening in the HIV clinic (aOR 10.1; 95% CI 7.6 to 13.5, p<0.001), were associated with cervical cancer screening uptake.ConclusionInitiatives to support cervical cancer screening in HIV care programmes resulted in effective access to more than half of the WLHIV in Abidjan. Efforts are still needed to provide universal access to cervical cancer screening, especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged WLHIV.

scholarly journals Role of awareness on cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV positive women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 174550652110170
Author(s):  
Kassahun Emru ◽  
Tsega-Ab Abebaw ◽  
Admas Abera
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Uptake ◽  
Hiv Positive Women

Background: Cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer among women living in less developed countries. Although cervical cancer screening for HIV-infected women has been started in different centers in Addis Ababa, there is a paucity of data on the uptake of this service, particularly among HIV-infected women. Objective: This study is aimed to assess the level and determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive reproductive-age women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured questionnaire on 411 HIV-infected women aged 15–49 years in St. Paul’s and Zewditu Hospitals. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire on randomly selected study participants’ proportional allocation in the two hospitals. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess predictors of cervical cancer screening uptake. Results: Only 25.5% of HIV-positive reproductive-age women have been screened for cervical cancer. Respondents who have not heard about cervical cancer and the screening were 75% and 78% less likely to be screened compared to their counterparts, respectively. Conclusion: The uptake of cervical cancer screening was low in the study area. Awareness about cervical cancer screening was positively associated with cervical cancer screening uptake. Specific awareness programs focusing HIV positive women need to be implemented.

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