A Study on the Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior of Female University Students in Gwangju Metropolitan City

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Sook Hee Lee ◽  
Ju Yeon Lee ◽  
Si Yeon Yu ◽  
Hae Yeon Han
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Metropolitan City ◽  
Screening Behavior

scholarly journals Health Disparity in Effective Cervical Cancer Screening: Findings from a National Survey of U.S.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feiyang Zheng ◽  
Liqin Zhou ◽  
Xiang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Disparity ◽  
Active Screening ◽  
Effective Screening ◽  
Screening Behavior ◽  
Screening Frequency

Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death for women, but it can often be detected early and sometimes even prevented entirely by having regular tests. An effective way to prevent cervical cancer is to have screening tests. Even though cervical cancer screening programs are implemented in many countries and regions especially in developed countries, cervical cancer incidence has not been effectively controlled and there is still certain health disparity in the population. Inappropriate screening frequency may be the cause of the health disparity. Methods: Drawing on the data from the 2017 Health Information National Trends Survey (Cycle5.1), a national survey conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), we characterized cervical cancer screening (CCS) as two dimensions by the item of screening frequency, namely, active screening and effective screening. We compared the differences between these two screening behavior applying ordered logistic regression and binary logistic regression, and explored the mechanisms of effective screening. Results: The impact factors differed between active screening and effective screening based on theory. Only self-efficacy (β=0.16, p=0.023) had a positively significant association with active screening behavior and both online health information seeking (β=-0.102, p<0.001) and social media participation (β=-0.466, p=0.001) negatively and significantly influenced effective screening behavior. Second, a theory-based mechanism of effective screening behavior found that traditional health perception factors no longer influence effective screening behavior, while environmental factors (social media) significantly reduce women's effective screening. In addition, the higher the level of education, the less inclined to conduct effective screening, but the more inclined to active screening for cervical cancer. Conclusions: Our results indicate that while the Internet has become the main channel through which women acquire health resources, and social media has become a main platform for people to obtain health information, online information cannot guide people to engage in appropriate healthy behaviors. Overloading of online health information and digital divide may cause excessive screening or screening avoidance. Consequently, we must pay attention to the health disparity caused by unreasonable health behaviors caused by factors such as environmental factors and the divide in the use of IT.

scholarly journals Cervical Cancer Screening among University Students in South Africa: A Theory Based Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. e111557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ehsanu Hoque ◽  
Shanaz Ghuman ◽  
Roger Coopoosmay ◽  
Guido Van Hal
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening

scholarly journals Using self-collection HPV testing to increase engagement in cervical cancer screening programs in rural Guatemala: a longitudinal analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Gottschlich ◽  
Alvaro Rivera-Andrade ◽  
Kristin Bevilacqua ◽  
Audrey R. Murchland ◽  
Ergest Isak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Hpv Testing ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Screening Behavior ◽  
Negative Results

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries. Self-collection testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) is an alternative form of cervical cancer screening that can be completed privately and at home. Understanding how the use of HPV testing influences follow-up care in low-resourced settings is crucial before broad implementation. This study aimed to identify if access to self-collection HPV testing impacts participation in established cervical cancer screening programs among women in two rural communities in Guatemala. Methods A cohort of 956 women was recruited in 2016 and followed for 2 years for the HPV Multiethnic Study (HPV MES). At baseline, women answered a questionnaire assessing cervical cancer screening history and were offered self-collection HPV testing. Women were re-contacted yearly to determine receipt of additional screening. Statistical changes in screening behavior before and throughout study participation, stratified by self-collection status, were assessed using McNemar pair tests for proportions. Alluvial plots were constructed to depict changes in individual screening behavior. The odds of changes in Pap-compliance (screened in past 3 years), given collection status, were assessed using multivariate logistic regressions. Results Reported screening rates increased 2 years after enrollment compared to rates reported for the 3 years before study entry among women who collected a sample (19.1% increase, p < 0.05), received results of their test (22.1% increase, p < 0.05), and received positive (24.2% increase, p < 0.1) or negative results (21.7% increase, p < 0.05). However, most increases came from one community, with minimal changes in the other. The adjusted odds of becoming Pap compliant were higher for women who collected a sample vs. did not (OR: 1.48, 95% CI: 0.64, 3.40), received their result vs. did not (OR: 1.29, 95% CI: 0.52, 3.02), and received a positive result vs. negative (OR: 2.43, 95% CI: 0.63, 16.10). Conclusions Participation in self-collection HPV testing campaigns may increase likelihood of involvement in screening programs. However, results varied between communities, and reporting of screening histories was inconsistent. Future work should identify what community-specific factors promote success in HPV testing programs and focus on improving education on existing cervical cancer interventions.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Use of Cervical Cancer Screening Among University Female Students at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 2-2
Author(s):  
Hollo Joel ◽  
Dorcas Mduma ◽  
Jackline Mawolle ◽  
Jane Rogathi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners

PURPOSE Cervical cancer is a major public and global health problem. According to the WHO, it is the fourth leading cancer among women worldwide, with most women being from low- or middle-income countries. It is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age in Tanzania, where approximately 4,216 women die as a result of the disease annually. Women with HIV/AIDS, multiple sexual partners, history of human papillomavirus infections, contraceptive use, and early onset of sexual activity have increased risk of the disease, including among university students. Poor knowledge and limited screening programs are major contributors. This study was aimed at assessing the level of knowledge and use of cervical cancer screening among university female students in Moshi municipality. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2018 involving undergraduate female students age 18 years and older at three different universities in the Moshi municipality. A total of 322 participants were identified using multistage sampling; data were collected through a self-administered semistructured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 20. RESULTS Ninety-two participants (28.6%) had good knowledge, 104 (32.3%) had satisfactory knowledge, and 126 (39.1%) had poor knowledge. About 299 (92.9%) had heard about cervical cancer. The most frequent sources of information were the media (168 [52.2%]); family, neighbors, and friends (106 [32.9%]), health workers (102 [31.7%]); and teachers (75 [23.3%]). Few reported other sources of information. Only 31 women (9.6%) had been screened for cervical cancer. The reasons given for not attending cervical cancer screening were “I have just not decided” (114 [30.4%]), “I am healthy” (81 [21.6%]), “I’m not informed” (49 [13.0%]), and “It may be painful” (42 [11.2%]); 89 women (23.7%) reported other reasons. CONCLUSION Lack of proper knowledge about cervical cancer contributes to low-screening use. Promotion to increase awareness about cervical cancer screening through radio, television, social media, and clubs would be of great importance. Although a lot has been done by the government and other stakeholders regarding screening, the campaigns should focus not only on women but also on university students specifically, who are more likely to have multiple sexual partners and to have engaged in sexual activity at younger than 18 years.

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