scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Women in Maldives Related to the Risk Factors, Prevention and Early Detection of Cervical Cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (16) ◽  
pp. 6691-6695 ◽  
Author(s):  
Partha Basu ◽  
Salma Hassan ◽  
Fathmath Fileeshia ◽  
Sizna Mohamed ◽  
Aminath Nahoodha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Prevention And Early Detection

Gastric cancer prevention and early detection program for an at-risk population: A prospective study of the Korean American community.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 42-42
Author(s):  
Yanghee Woo ◽  
Garrick Trapp ◽  
Jae Geun Hyun ◽  
Chul Soo Hyun ◽  
Lu Zen Katherine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Korean American ◽  
Upper Endoscopy ◽  
Prevention And Early Detection ◽  
Gastric Cancer Prevention ◽  
History Of ◽  
H Pylori

42 Background: Gastric cancer development is multifactorial with varying incidence rates. People of Korean heritage have the highest rate of gastric cancer in the world and among Americans. While this gastric cancer disparity is well known, an evaluation of the population-specific risk factors and the effectiveness of selective screening in the Korean American communities have not been studied. Methods: Korean Americans living in Northern New Jersey over 40 years of age without a known history of gastric cancer were eligible to participate in this prospective study. Each participant received a 30-minute one-to-one consultation with a gastric cancer surgeon, given a 44-item questionnaire, and underwent an upper endoscopy with biopsies. The consultation included assessment for the presence of relevant history, symptoms, and signs. The questionnaire addressed patient-specific demographic, epidemiologic, and cultural information. Two gastroenterologists blinded to the consultation and questionnaire results performed the upper endoscopies. Results: Between September 2013 and September 2014, one hundred participants enrolled in our study. All participants denied the presence of alarm symptoms, such as acute weight loss, melena or persistent vomiting. Risk factors, including prior H. pylori infection (25%), family history of gastric cancer (15%), cigarette smoking (16%), and daily intake of salty and pickled foods (87%) were present. On upper endoscopy, 18% of the participants were found to have “moderate to severe H. pylori associated chronic active gastritis." Other endoscopic findings were mild gastritis (61%), severe erosive gastritis (4%), polyps (4%), and metaplasia (21%). Only 4 patients had normal mucosal pathology. Gastric dysplasia or cancer has not yet been identified. Conclusions: Korean Americans have high rates of modifiable risk factors for developing gastric cancer. Novel population-specific gastric cancer prevention and early detection strategies should be designed to eliminate gastric cancer from the Korean American Community.

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Lesi Prakanker Serviks (IVA+) di Puskesmas Bakunase Kota Kupang Tahun 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Rambu Aji Paremajangga ◽  
Honey I. Ndoen ◽  
Yuliana R. Riwu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Precancerous Lesions ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cervical Lesions ◽  
First Marriage ◽  
Age At First Marriage ◽  
Cervical Precancerous Lesions

Servical cancer is the most common cancer in women in the world and ranks second most cause of death after cardiovascular disease. Early detection of cervical cancer is done through IVA method. Early detection of servical cancer in Kupang City Health Office in 2017 totaling 1.757 woman and 58 women are positive for cervical precancerous lesions with highest cases in the Bakunase Health Center as many as 38 people. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors of age at first marriage, habits of changing partners, parity and pathological vaginal history of the occurrence of cervical precancerous lesions (IVA +) in Bakunase Health Center Kupang City in 2019. This type of research is an analytic survey with a case control research design. To analyze the relationship between the variables used the chi square test and the magnitude of risk factors calculated Odds Ratio (OR) values. The results showed that there was a relationship between age at first marriage p = 0.038 (OR = 2.979; 95% CI 1.164-7.622), parity p = 0.021 (OR = 3.322; 95% CI: 1.293-8.538), pathological vaginal discharge p = 0.021 ( OR = 3,375; 95% CI: 1,303-8,744), while the habit of changing sexual partners is not a risk factor associated with the incidence of precancerous cervical lesions p = 0.358 (OR = 4.353; 95% CI 0.463-40.898. Suggestions for Kupang City Bakunase Health Center to conduct counseling about risk factors and dangers of cervical cancer, create an HPV vaccination program and encourage every woman to vaccinate. For women-only communities to avoid risk factors and make periodic early detection for those who have already married.  

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Early Detection of Cervical Cancer by the IVA Method in Women of Childbearing Age In the City of Ternate

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1305-1320
Author(s):  
Hairudin La Patilaiya ◽  
Nursia Aja ◽  
Taufik Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Health Center ◽  
World Health ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The World

Background : Cervical cancer is one of the main problems in women's health in the world, including Indonesia. According to the 2018 Global Cancer Observatory from the World Health Organization (WHO), the most common cancer cases in Indonesia are breast cancer, which is 58,256 cases or 16.7% of the total 348,809 cancer cases. Cervical cancer (neck of the womb) is the second most common type of cancer in Indonesia, with 32,469 cases or 9.3% of the total cases. Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with early detection of cervical cancer using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (IVA) ) in women of childbearing age in the Work Area of the Ternate City Health Center for Siko Treatment. Methods: This research is a quantitative analytic study with a cross sectional design. Data collection was carried out from December 2020 to January 2021. The population was all patients who underwent examinations at the Maternal and Child Health Polyclinic (KIA) at the Siko Care Health Center in Ternate City as many as 227 patients and a sample of 145 female patients of childbearing age from January to September 2020. Techniques sampling is simple random sampling. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate with chi-square test. The research variable consists of the dependent variable, namely early detection of cervical cancer, while the independent variables are knowledge, husband's support, access to information and culture. Results: Shows that age (46.9%), knowledge of VIA (50.3%), attitude (55.2%), husband's support (52.4%), access to information (62.1%), culture (51.7%), Support Officer (48.3%), early detection of cervical cancer IVA method (55.2%), while the bivariate results include: Age (0.000, OR=19,011; CI=8.095-44,647), knowledge (0.001; OR=2.86; CI=1.563-18.367), attitude (0.000; OR=215.524 CI=53,456-868.955), husband's support (0.002; OR=1.448 CI=1.688-11.933), access to information (0.000; OR=2,294; CI=1,574-15,976), culture (0,003; OR=2,202 CI=1,648-10,717), health worker support (0,000; OR=27,111 CI;11,023-66,680). Conclusion: There is a relationship between knowledge, husband's support, access to information and culture with early detection of cervical cancer against the IVA method. Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that the relevant agencies, namely the Siko Health Center, always improve health education to the community, especially mothers and husbands regarding early detection of cervical cancer through various media tools including leaflets, posters, flipcharts and other media. Through this counseling, it is hoped that the community will be more interested and understand the material presented more quickly

scholarly journals Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign in Qatar: A Population-Based Campaign

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 26s-26s ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Alemrayat ◽  
R. Abu-Abbas ◽  
M. Al-Naemi ◽  
O. AlTwaisi ◽  
W. Saibi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Pap Tests ◽  
The Public ◽  
Prevention And Early Detection ◽  
Closing Ceremony

Background: In 2012, it has been estimated that almost 527,600 new patients were diagnosed with cervical cancer causing over 265,000 deaths worldwide. Locally, the disease is affecting a substantial number of women in Qatar, placing it fifth in terms of the most common cancers among females in the country. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, making the treatment more challenging. This is mainly due to the poor knowledge of the disease and the lack of awareness campaigns about cervical cancer. Aim: To raise the awareness about cervical cancer among women in Qatar to promote prevention and early detection. Methods: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) launched a population-based campaign aimed at raising the public awareness about cervical cancer. In January 2018, health educators from QCS conducted 15 workshops in numerous public and private sectors across Qatar including companies, hotels, hospitals, and healthcare centers to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of the disease, its risk factors, as well as methods of prevention and early detection. In addition, the campaign was advertised in 10 local newspapers, 4 TV programs, 3 radio programs, social media, and 2 Web sites to deliver the educational material to a larger audience as possible. A hotline number was also reserved to answer women's questions and concerns about the disease. To promote the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer, women were encouraged to do Pap tests for free in Al-Ahli and Al-Emadi hospitals. Moreover, QCS organized a closing ceremony at the end of the campaign for all women who did the Pap test and a raffle draw was done to appreciate their participation. Results: A total of 635 women attended the various awareness workshops that were delivered over a month period. Interestingly, 100 women aged 21-65 years visited Al-Ahli and Al-Emadi hospitals to have Pap tests for cervical cancer screening. All of these women reported that they have never done the test before and they became aware of it from QCS campaign. Of note, participants indicated that it was the first time for them to learn about human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine which prevents 70% of all cervical cancer cases. In addition, about 150 calls were received inquiring about different aspects of the disease. The closing ceremony came to reinforce the awareness messages delivered by QCS where an educational video about cervical cancer was presented, followed by a speech by a cervical cancer survivor who talked about her battle with the disease and her treatment journey. Conclusion: Despite the widespread of cervical cancer among women in Qatar, little was known about its signs and symptoms, prevention, and early detection methods. This population-based awareness campaign was very effective in raising the awareness about cervical cancer, which will help in detecting the disease at earlier stages, and will ultimately result in higher survival rates.

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