scholarly journals Point Prevalence Study of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases and Cervical Cancer Screening in Female Sex Workers (FSW) in an Urban Area of Eastern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-206
Author(s):  
  Puja Chatterjee ◽  
Rupali Dey ◽  
Dipanwita Banerjee ◽  
Manisha Vernekar
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Eastern India ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases

scholarly journals Cervical cancer screening among transactional female sex workers in the Dominican Republic

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1204-1214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheyla D Richards ◽  
Samantha Stonbraker ◽  
Mina Halpern ◽  
Silvia Amesty
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Dominican Republic ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
High Risk Hpv

Cervical cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death and the second most diagnosed cancer among women in developing countries. We determined the prevalence of abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap), high-risk HPV (hrHPV), and colposcopy among transactional female sex workers (FSWs) in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The results of 144 FSWs of ages 18–54 years who completed a demographic interview and Pap testing with hrHPV detection between June 2015 and April 2016 were analyzed. Women with abnormal results were referred for colposcopy. Risk factors for abnormal Pap were assessed through bivariate and multivariate analyses. Overall, 36.1% (52/144) of Paps were abnormal and 43.4% (62/143) had hrHPV. Of all women with hrHPV and/or abnormal Pap (68/144; 47.2%), 61 (89.7%) were referred and 16 (26.2) underwent colposcopy. HPV16 and/or 18/45 was detected in 33.3% (15/45) of low-grade Paps. Binge drinking, weekly (AOR 5.1, 95% CI: 1.8–14.5) or daily (AOR 4.9, 95% CI: 1.5–16.6), and age at first sexual relation (AOR 1.2, 95% CI: 1.0–1.5) were significantly associated ( p < 0.05) with abnormal Pap. Although almost half of participants had abnormal Pap or hrHPV, few underwent colposcopy. Improving access to cervical cancer screening and follow-up for FSWs is imperative.

scholarly journals SKRINING KANKER SERVIKS DENGAN PEMERIKSAAN PAP SMEAR PADA PROFESI BIDAN DI RUMAH SAKIT TK II PUTRI HIJAU MEDAN TAHUN 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Syaiful Syaiful ◽  
Frida Lina Tarigan ◽  
Fikarwin Zuska
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Medical Equipment ◽  
Female Sex Workers ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Smear Examination ◽  
A Cell

Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that grows inside the cervix (the lowest part of the uterus attached to the top of the vagina). A Pap smear is a method in which a cell is taken from the cervix and examined under a microscope. Any woman who is 18 years old, or a woman who has been sexually active should begin a Pap smear. This check should be done every year, although there are no symptoms of cancer. An examination of more than a year if it reaches the age of 65 years or three previous consecutive checks shows normal results. The purpose of the study changed the behavior of the midwife profession in order to perform cervical cancer screening with pap smear examination at Tk II Putri Hijau Hospital Medan. The design of this research is qualitative through phenomenology approach. The result of the research was obtained by the informant as many as 8 people consisting of 1 male informant that is obgyn doctor, 7 person work as midwife consisting of informant 2 often doing pap smear examination. Informants who do not routinely perform pap smear examination of informants 3 informants 3 times, informant 4 as much as 1 times, informant 5 as much as 3 times, informant 6 as much as 2 times. While informant 7 has never done pap smear examination, and informant 8 as much as 1 times. Some of the reasons that changed the behavior of the midwife profession to the Pap smear examination were shyness (fear), fear, no complaints (abnormalities), kesetrilan (medical equipment), lazy and cost. Here is found the expression of the eight informants is a more dominant shame words. Suggestion for the Tk II Putri Hijau Medan, submitted to the leader to oblige all female sex workers who have been actively engaged in sexual intercourse to perform cervical cancer screening by Pap smear examination routinely according to procedure and done at Tk II Putri Hijau Hospital Medan for free with existing health insurance facilities.Keyword: Cervical cancer screening, Pap smear Examination, Midwife Profession.

scholarly journals Cervical Cancer Screening of Commercial Sex Workers in NW and SW Regions of Cameroon

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 50s-50s
Author(s):  
T.P. Muffih ◽  
F. Manjuha ◽  
M. Fai ◽  
M. Babey ◽  
K. Nulah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sex Workers ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Commercial Sex ◽  
Commercial Sex Workers ◽  
Thermal Coagulation ◽  
Unintended Pregnancies ◽  
Tract Infections

Background: In 2008, the Cameroon Baptist Convention Health Services (CBCHS) organized New Life Clubs (NLC) for commercial sex workers to provide: 1) medical information and free HIV testing and male and female condoms to reduce transmission of HIV and other reproductive tract infections (RTIs); 2) psychosocial and spiritual support, and; 3) training on safer sex and more sustainable income-generating opportunities. Since about one third of the 600 NLC members are HIV-positive, they are high risk for cervical cancer. Methods: In 2017 CBCHS educated NLC members in Mutengene, Bamenda and Banso about cervical cancer, obtained informed consent to screen them visually after application of acetic acid and Lugol's iodine enhanced by digital cervicography, examined those who consented for free, treated women with precancers, provided condoms at no cost to reduce transmission of HIV and prevent unintended pregnancies, and evaluated the program impact. Results: Of the 103 NLC members screened, 101 records were analyzed; 40 were HIV-positive (39.6%) and 33 of those (82.5%) were on treatment. Six were diagnosed with cervical precancer (5.9%). Three were treated (50%); two with thermal coagulation and one with LEEP. Three were treated for RTIs and two for genital warts. Conclusion: Cervical cancer screening and treatment of precancers of commercial sex workers is feasible, if the costs are subsidized. The WHP will expand screening and train NLC coordinators to be cervical cancer educators and to assess unmet family planning needs. Treatment of HIV-positive sex workers is a priority because treatment is prevention.

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