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Yirsaw AN, Nigusie A, Andualem F, Getachew E, Getachew D, Tareke AA, Mihret MS, Lakew G. Cervical cancer screening utilization and associated factors among women living with HIV in Ethiopia, 2024: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:521. [PMID: 39300442 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-03362-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is a significant global health challenge, with the majority of cases and deaths occurring in low-resource regions like sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Women living with HIV (WLHIV) in this area face a six-fold higher risk of cervical cancer compared to women living without HIV Both the availability of screening services and their utilization remain low, particularly among WLHIV, hindering efforts to reduce the cervical cancer burden in this vulnerable population. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to synthesize the current research on the prevalence of cervical cancer screening utilization and the associated factors among women living with HIV in Ethiopia. METHOD We conducted a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, searching databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library for relevant studies published from 2015 up to 2023 and the search period for these relevant articles was from April 1 up to April 30, 2024. Data from included studies was extracted, organized in Excel, and then analyzed using STATA 17. The overall effect across all studies was calculated using a random-effect model. Potential publication bias and heterogeneity in the results between studies were assessed using Egger's test, forest plot, and I² statistic, respectively. RESULT According to the systematic review and meta-analysis, the overall prevalence of cervical cancer screening utilization among women living with HIV in Ethiopia was 24% (17 - 32%). Several factors were independently associated with cervical cancer screening utilization, including age (40-49) years (OR = 3.95, 95% CI: 3.307-4.595), age (18-29) years (OR = 5.021, 95% CI: 1.563-9.479), education level greater than college (OR = 3.293, 95% CI: 1.835-4.751), having good knowledge (OR = 3.421, 95% CI: 2.928-3.915), early initiation of sexual intercourse (OR = 3.421, 95% CI: 2.928-3.915), awareness of cervical cancer (OR = 3.551, 95% CI: 2.945-4.157), having information about cancer (OR = 3.671, 95% CI: 2.606-4.736), CD4 count less than 500 cell/mm3 (OR = 4.001, 95% CI: 1.463-6.539), government employee (OR = 5.921, 95% CI: 1.767-10.076), and perceived susceptibility (OR = 2.950, 95% CI: 2.405-3.496). CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis show that the pooled prevalence of cervical cancer screening rates among Women living with HIV in Ethiopia is notably low, at only 24%. Factors influencing service utilization include age, education level, knowledge about cervical cancer, early sexual initiation, awareness of the disease itself, and HIV-related conditions. To enhance screening rates, interventions must target these factors and address systemic healthcare deficiencies.
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- Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw
- Department of Health Promotion and Health Behavior, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Po.Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Behavior, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Po.Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
- Health Research Development Directorate, Amhara Public Health Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Behavior, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Po.Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Third party monitoring (TPM) at Metema refugee camp, Beza Posterity Development Organization(BPDO), Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Promotion and Health Behavior, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Po.Box 196, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Myint WW, Aggad R, Fan Q, Mendez SE. Factors Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake among Reproductive-Aged Filipino Women: Findings from the 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS (NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.) 2024; 5:485-494. [PMID: 39035148 PMCID: PMC11257105 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2024.0011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Background Cervical cancer (CC) is the fourth leading cause of death among cancer cases and women intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors are more likely to experience CC-related mortality. This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing CC screening uptake among reproductive-aged women, especially among IPV survivors in the Philippines. Method We used the 2022 Philippines' National Demographic and Health Survey. The outcome variable was undergoing CC screening. The independent variables were different types of IPV, sociodemographic characteristics (age groups, place of residency, education level, wealth quintile, marital status, religion, employment), and other important variables (number of sexual partners, number of children, and access to health care). Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to examine influencing factors of CC screening. Method The results revealed that approximately 10% (n = 1,648) of the women who participated in the survey had screened for CC. The results showed that women who experienced at least one type of IPV (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08-1.62), aged 45-49 years (aOR = 6.42, 95% CI = 2.60-15.54), higher education (aOR = 14.26, 95% CI = 3.28-61.99), wealthier (aOR = 3.46, 95% CI = 2.54-4.72), having current employment (aOR = 1.30, 95% CI = 1.08-1.57), and having more than five lifetime sexual partners (aOR = 3.16, 95% CI =1.00-9.97), were more likely to undergo CC screening than their counterparts. Conclusion Future CC screening initiatives should prioritize women with lower educational and socioeconomic backgrounds to effectively bridge the gaps in health disparities.
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- Wah Wah Myint
- Department of Health Behavior, Center for Community Health and Aging, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Center for Community Health and Aging, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
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Assefa AA, Feleke T, G/Tsadik SA, Degela F, Zenebe A, Abera G. Utilization and associated factors of cervical cancer screening service among eligible women attending maternal health services at Adare General Hospital, Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2774. [PMID: 38307895 PMCID: PMC11239803 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52924-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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This particular study aimed to assess the magnitude of cervical cancer screening service utilization and associated factors among eligible women attending maternal health services at Adare General Hospital, Hawassa city, Southern Ethiopia, 2022. Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling technique among 299 eligible women from March 1- to April 30, 2022. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a pretested structured questionnaire. Data was also entered into Epi-data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 25.0 for analysis. Both bivariable and multi-variable logistic regression model was fitted and the presence of association was declared at a p value of less than 0.05. The strenth of association was determined using adjusted odd ratios together with a 95% confidence interval. Among interviewed women, 19.8% (95% CI 15.5%, 24.0%) of them had screened for cervical cancer at least once within the past five years. Place of residence (AOR = 0.37; 95% CI 0.14-0.96), modern contraception use (AOR = 2.49; 95% CI 1.04-5.96), discussion about cervical cancer with healthcare providers (AOR = 2.34; 95% CI 1.08-5.07), and comprehensive knowledge about cervical cancer (AOR = 0.25; 95% CI 0.10-0.62) were independently associated with cervical cancer screening service utilization. The study depicted relatively low utilization of cervical cancer screening services. The women were more likely to utilize the service if they are dwellers of urban residences, used modern contraception, had discussion about cervical cancer with healthcare providers, and had good comprehensive knowledge about cervical cancer. Thus, women living in rural areas should get more emphasis on cervical cancer prevention strategies, and improving consistent discussion about cervical cancer with clients visiting for maternal health services by healthcare providers in health facilities also be recommended.
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- Abiyu Ayalew Assefa
- Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 84, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
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- Hawassa College of Health Sciences, Research and Community Service Directorate, P.O. Box 84, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 84, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 84, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Hawassa College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 84, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Bogale AL, Ali JH, Sherif ZA. Knowledge and Practice of Women With HIV on Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control and their Attributes to Utilize the Screening Services in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Cancer Control 2024; 31:10732748241284943. [PMID: 39279129 PMCID: PMC11403674 DOI: 10.1177/10732748241284943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies underscore the crucial link between awareness and timely cervical cancer screening and treatment, particularly among women of reproductive age. Yet, insights remain limited when it comes to women living with HIV in Addis Ababa. This study examined the knowledge and practices of these women regarding cervical cancer screening and treatment, illuminating the factors that both enable and hinder their uptake. METHODS This cross-sectional study took place in six public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, involving 578 women with HIV. The recruitment spanned 10 months, from January 1st to October 31st, 2021. Trained clinicians utilized the Open Data Kit for data collection, ensuring real-time submission to the server. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25, employing descriptive and inferential statistics. The logistic regression model identified predictors of outcome variables, and open-ended questions were thematically narrated for qualitative insights. RESULTS A notable 51.2% of women with HIV exhibited inadequate knowledge regarding cervical cancer prevention and control programs. Furthermore, a substantial 68.5% had never undergone cervical examination, citing reasons such as considering themselves healthy (49.6%), perceiving the examination as painful (28.4%), and feeling shy to undergo screening (23.3%). Notably, participants with non-formal education were 70% less likely to possess knowledge about cervical cancer prevention and control (AOR = 0.30; 95% CI = 0.13-0.71). Income emerged as an independent predictor for both knowledge and practice in women's approach to cervical cancer prevention and control (P < 0.05). Additionally, occupation and duration of HIV diagnosis independently predicted practice, even after adjusting for confounding factors. CONCLUSION Half of the participating HIV-positive women lacked adequate awareness about cervical cancer prevention and control, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive awareness initiatives tailored to this population. Relevant ministries, health care providers, and advocacy groups must collaborate to implement targeted education programs, utilizing diverse channels like community outreach, health care settings, and media campaigns.
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- Agajie Likie Bogale
- Program of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
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Vigneshwaran E, Goruntla N, Bommireddy BR, Mantargi MJS, Mopuri B, Thammisetty DP, Veerabhadrappa KV, Bukke SPN. Prevalence and predictors of cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women in rural western Uganda: insights from the health-belief model. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:1216. [PMID: 38066496 PMCID: PMC10709934 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11683-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Women living with HIV are at increased risk of developing cervical cancer (CC). Screening for cancer is an important preventive strategy for the early detection of precancerous lesions and its management. There has been inadequate evidence on cervical cancer screening (CCS) practices among HIV-positive women in rural western Uganda. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of CCS among HIV-positive women, as well as knowledge and practices regarding cervical cancer screening. METHODS A cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted among HIV-positive women attending HIV care facilities located in rural settings of western Uganda. A validated and interview-based data collection form was used to capture statistics regarding demographics, HIV care, obstetric profile, health belief constructs, and knowledge and history of CCS from the participants. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to correlate women's characteristics and health beliefs toward CCS practices. RESULTS The prevalence of CCS among HIV-positive women was found to be 39.1% (95%CI: 14.0-71.7). A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that post-secondary education attainment (AOR = 3.21; 95%CI = 2.12-7.28), four years or more lapsing after being diagnosed as HIV-positive (AOR = 2.87; 95%CI = 1.34-6.13), having more than one child (AOR = 1.87; 95%CI = 1.04-3.35), antenatal care attendance (AOR = 1.74; 95%CI = 1.02-3.43), post-natal care attendance (AOR = 3.75; 95%CI = 1.68-5.89), and having good knowledge regarding CC (AOR = 1.26; 95%CI = 1.98-3.02) were positively associated with adherence to CCS among HIV-positive women in western Uganda. Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs like the perceived risk of developing CC (AOR = 1.82; 95%CI = 1.16-2.01), worries about developing CC (AOR = 5.01; 95%CI = 4.26-8.32), believing that CC leads to death (AOR = 2.56; 95%CI = 1.64-3.56), that screening assists in early identification (AOR = 2.12; 95%CI = 1.84-3.74) and treatment (AOR = 4.63; 95%CI = 2.78-6.43) of precancerous lesions, reducing the risk of mortality (AOR = 1.84; 95%CI = 1.12-2.75), and the reassurance provided by negative test results (AOR = 2.08; 95%CI = 1.33-4.22) were positively associated with adhering to CCS. A female doctor performing the screening (AOR = 2.02; 95%CI = 1.57-3.98) as well as offering a free screening service (AOR = 3.23; 95%CI = 1.99-4.38) were significantly associated with CCS. Meanwhile, screening being painful (AOR = 0.28; 95%CI = 0.12-0.45), expensive (AOR = 0.36; 95%CI = 0.24-0.53), time-consuming (AOR = 0.30; 95%CI = 0.19-0.41), embarrassing (AOR = 0.02; 95%CI = 0.01-0.06), and the fear of positive results (AOR = 0.04; 95%CI = 0.02-0.10) were found to have a significant negative association with adhering to CCS. CONCLUSIONS Only one-third of HIV-positive women had undergone CCS. Variables including secondary education attainment, four years or more lapsing after being diagnosed as HIV-positive, having more than one child, antenatal care attendance, post-natal care attendance, and knowledge about CC were positively associated with CCS adherence. Educational programs should be geared towards the risk of CC, severity of cases, benefits of screening, and reducing barriers associated with screening, which can significantly improve cervical CCS among HIV-positive women. The study proposes the incorporation of free screening services and the inclusion of trained female staff in CC prevention policies to improve CCS.
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- Easwaran Vigneshwaran
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) - Autonomous, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Raghavendra Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (RIPER) - Autonomous, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Padmavathi School of Pharmacy, Vaishnavi Nagar, Andhra Pradesh, Tiruchanoor, Tirupati, 517503, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology School of Pharmacy, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Kampala, Uganda
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Chan YM, Ismail MZH, Khaw WF. Factors influencing the prevalence of cervical cancer screening in Malaysia: a nationwide survey. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:389. [PMID: 37491253 PMCID: PMC10369820 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02553-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In 2020, cervical cancer ranked fourth in terms of both frequency of diagnosis and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Among Malaysian women, it was the third most prevalent form of cancer. Published data on nationally representative cervical cancer screening in Malaysia have been limited. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of receiving a Pap smear test in the past three years, its relationship with socio-demographic factors and physical activity. METHODS Using a subset of survey data from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2019, a secondary data analysis was performed. Trained research assistants collected data through face-to-face method using a mobile tablet questionnaire system application. Logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the relationship between sociodemographic factors, physical activity, and cervical cancer screening. The analyses were conducted using STATA version 14 (Stata Corp, College Station, Texas, USA), accounting for sample weighs and complex sampling design. RESULTS The analysis included 5,650 female respondents, representing an estimated 10.3 million Malaysian female adults aged 18 and above. Overall, 35.2% (95%CI 33.2, 37.4) respondents had a Pap smear test within the past three years. Respondents who were physically active were 1.41 times more likely to have a Pap smear test. Similarly, respondents aged 35-59 (OR 1.84; 95%CI 1.46, 2.34) and those living in rural localities (OR 1.38; 95%CI 1.13, 1.70) had higher odds of receiving a Pap smear test. Compared to married respondents, single respondents (OR 0.04; 95%CI 0.02, 0.07) and widowed/divorcee respondents (OR 0.72; 95%CI 0.56, 0.82) were less likely to receive a Pap smear test. Educated respondents were more likely to have had a Pap smear test. CONCLUSIONS The overall prevalence of cervical cancer screening in Malaysia remains low (35.2%). Efforts should be made to strengthen health promotion programs and policies in increasing awareness on the significance of cervical cancer screening. These initiatives should specifically target younger women, single women, and widowed/divorced individuals. The higher cervical screening uptake among rural women should be studied further, and the enabling factors in the rural setup should be emulated in urban areas whenever possible.
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- Yee Mang Chan
- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Shah Alam, 40170, Malaysia.
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- Sector for Biostatistics and Data Repository, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Shah Alam, 40170, Malaysia
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- Institute for Public Health, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health, Shah Alam, 40170, Malaysia
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Mensah KB, Boamah Mensah AB, Yamoah P, Manfo J, Amo R, Wiafe E, Padayachee N, Bangalee V. Socio-Demographic Factors and Other Predictors of Pap Test Uptake Among Women: A Retrospective Study in Ghana. Cancer Manag Res 2023; 15:489-499. [PMID: 37332844 PMCID: PMC10275324 DOI: 10.2147/cmar.s398500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Introduction The World Health Organization has reported a rise in cervical cancer in Ghana. Ghanaian women predominantly undergo opportunistic Pap smear screening for cervical cancer. Numerous studies have documented differences in the sociodemographic traits of participants undergoing Pap smear testing or screening, which correlates with their screening habits. This study aims to assess sociodemographic variables, including others that determine Pap test utilization at a single center in Ghana. Methods A single-center survey was conducted by extracting data from the records of women who walked in for Pap smear testing. A telephone survey was also conducted among these women to document their barriers to utilizing the center. For data analysis, descriptive statistics and chi-square were utilized. Results A total of 197 participants' records were retrieved for the study. Most participants were market women (69.4%) and uneducated (71.4%). Their Pap smear screening records indicate that the majority (86%) had no history of cervical cancer screening, and only 3% tested positive for Pap smear test. Educational level, occupation and family history of cancer significantly correlated with participants' Pap smear history (p<0.05). However, most sociodemographic factors were not significant with the Pap test results of the participants (p>0.05). The perceived barrier identified by most participants was the need for more information (67.40%) on the test. Conclusion This study revealed that sociodemographic and gynaecological factors do not correlate with Pap test results. However, education level, occupation, and family history of cancer were significantly associated with the history of Pap smear uptake. The most significant barrier hindering Pap smear services was the need for more information.
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- Kofi Boamah Mensah
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Pharmacy Department, Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Internal Medicine & Department of Herbal Medicine, University Hospital & Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Utilization of cervical cancer screening services and its associated factors in Iran: a case-control study. Infect Agent Cancer 2023; 18:17. [PMID: 36906592 PMCID: PMC10008011 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-023-00496-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Considering the high incidence rate of cervical cancer (CC) in Iran, screening is an effective way of reducing the impact of the disease due to early detection. Thus, the recognition of the factors affecting the use of cervical cancer screening (CCS) services is essential.The present study aimed to determine the associated factors of CCS in women living in the suburbs of Bandar Abbas in the south of Iran. METHODS The present case-control study was conducted between January and March 2022 in the suburban areas of Bandar abbas. Two hundred participants were assigned to the case group and 400 participants were assigned to the control group. A self-constructed questionnaire was used to collect the data. This questionnaire contained demographic information, reproductive information, knowledge of CC, knowledge of CCS and access to the screening. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were run to analyze the data. The data were analyzed in STATA 14.2 at a significance level of p < 0.05. RESULTS The mean and standard deviation of participants' age in the case group was 30.33 ± 4.892, and in the control group was 31.35 ± 6.149. The mean and standard deviation of knowledge in the case group was 10.21 ± 1.815 and in the control group was 7.24 ± 2.447. The mean and standard deviation of access was 43.72 ± 6.339 in the case and 37.17 ± 4.828 in the control group. The results of multivariate regression analysis showed the following factors increased the odds of CCS: knowledge (OR medium = 18.697, OR high = 13.413), access (OR medium = 4.028, OR high = 8.126), being married (OR = 3.193), being educated (OR diploma = 2.587, OR university degree = 1.432), middle and high SES (OR Middle = 6.078, OR Upper = 6.608), and not smoking (OR = 1.144). Also, women's reproductive status, including history of sexually transmitted diseases (OR = 2.612), use of oral contraceptives (OR = 1.579), sexual hygiene (OR = 8.718). CONCLUSIONS In the light of the present findings, it can be concluded that besides increasing suburban women's knowledge, their access to screening facilities should be improved. The present findings showed the need to remove the barriers to CCS in women of low SES to increase the rate of CCS. The present findings contribute to a better understanding of factors involved in CCS.
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Gutusa F, Roets L. Early cervical cancer screening: The influence of culture and religion. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med 2023; 15:e1-e6. [PMID: 36744462 PMCID: PMC9900302 DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.3776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Screening for cervical cancer at an early stage is essential for providing women with a better chance of receiving effective treatment for both precancers and cancer. Delaying screening until cancer has advanced can be detrimental, resulting in late presentation of cervical cancer and, as a result, cancer metastasis. AIM The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which culture and religion influence early cervical cancer screening in women. SETTING The research was conducted in one of the rural districts in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe. METHODS A qualitative exploratory and contextual design was utilised, and data were gathered by means of semistructured interviews. At 17 semistructured interviews, data saturation was reached and further data collection terminated. Data were thematically analysed. RESULTS Five themes that described participants' perceptions on culture and religion as barriers to early cervical cancer screening emerged from the data. These included a lack of knowledge, stigmatisation, cultural beliefs and values, religion and a lack of resources. These all negatively affected participants' motivation to seek early screening services. CONCLUSION According to the study findings, culture and religion constitute impediments to early cervical cancer screening for rural women. Interventions that encourage screening, such as targeted health education and health promotion materials, must consider cultural and religious views if behaviour change in diverse groups is to be accomplished.Contribution: The study has the potential to inform Zimbabwean health policy and contribute to prospective interventions or health education that encourage women to attend early cancer screening.
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- Fungai Gutusa
- Department of Health Studies, College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Health Studies, College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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Malaysian Women's Viewpoint on HPV Screening and Vaccination: A Study on Barriers. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:vaccines11010139. [PMID: 36679984 PMCID: PMC9863633 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11010139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in low-income countries and the third most common cancer in Malaysia among women aged 15 to 44. This is a huge concern because of the high mortality rate compared to other countries. Cervical cancer is caused by a common sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). Of cervical cancer cases, 80% are attributed to serotypes 16 and 18; therefore, early detection of premalignant lesions and infections from these viruses is important. Diagnosis can be carried out by polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based HPV DNA analysis and Pap smear, which act as a viable preventive strategy. (1) Background: This study determined the adoption of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and the willingness to get vaccinated in Malaysian women. (2) Methods: An online survey was conducted with women from across Malaysia to gather their views on the barriers that prevent them from accessing HPV services. Sentiment analysis was performed to detect and classify the comments into three groups (positive, neutral, and negative). (3) Results: A total of 449 opinions were received, and the findings revealed that 41.3% were not afraid to be diagnosed early, and were prepared to accept positive or negative screening results. In addition, 18.6% of those surveyed indicated that they feared a Pap smear and were very concerned that they would not get good results. Of the respondents, 36% believed in vaccination and preferred to know more about it; 43.24% claimed that their family members were very supportive towards screening and vaccination; and 21.3% felt embarrassed and were afraid to undergo the screening procedure, as they had no prior experience and were unsure of how the procedure was conducted. In addition, 40.5% indicated that they had no concerns about HPV testing and related procedures, as this information is widely available. Only a few respondents (8.1%) talked about the time constraints and busy work schedules that prevented them from going to medical appointments. The survey also revealed that women are prevented from participating in cervical cancer screening and vaccination programs due to a lack of knowledge, shyness, personal rumors, privacy issues, financial issues, a lack of access to medical services, and ignorance and beliefs about rumors spreading online. (4) Conclusion: Results indicate that awareness of HPV and related prevention measures among women is vague and that negative perceptions continue to exist. It is strongly advised to develop a well-designed and knowledge-based application on the efficacy of screening and vaccination among Malaysian women.
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Vovk ОY, Holovanova IA, Podvin A, Popovuch IU, Filatova OV, Havlovsky OD, Liakhova NO. CONTEXTUAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CERVICAL CANCER. WIADOMOSCI LEKARSKIE (WARSAW, POLAND : 1960) 2023; 76:2687-2693. [PMID: 38290034 DOI: 10.36740/wlek202312119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The aim: The aim of the study is to determine the risk factors associated with cervical cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods: 195 participants took part in the study, including 100 cases and 95 healthy people; participation was voluntary. The association of risk factors with cervical cancer was tested using the chi-square test and odds ratio. The use of these methods has been agreed with the ethics commission of the Poltava State Medical University and meets the requirements of the Declaration of Helsinki. RESULTS Results: Women who live in the village were 64.6% less likely to get sick than those who live in the city, those who assessed their financial situation as unsat-isfactory 2.1 times more often have a chance of CC. Childless women are 2.4 times more likely to get sick than those who have children. CONCLUSION Conclusions: Various groups of contextual risk factors for cervical cancer have been established. The main ones are behavioral factors related to the diet and diet; socio-economic factors and medical factors. It was also established that the place of residence of women influences the probability of the occurrence of RSM.
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- О Ya Vovk
- POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
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- POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
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- POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
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- POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
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- POLTAVA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, POLTAVA, UKRAINE
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Factors associated with cervical cancer screening behaviors among young married female (aged 20-29) immigrants in South Korea. Obstet Gynecol Sci 2023; 66:26-33. [PMID: 36325754 PMCID: PMC9849726 DOI: 10.5468/ogs.22008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify factors that affect the participation of female immigrants in their 20s in the national cervical cancer screening programs. METHODS Data were obtained from the National Health Insurance Services from 2016 to 2017. A total of 17,730 women who agreed to undergo cervical cancer screening during 2016-2017 were included in the study. RESULTS Of the 17,730 women, 8,149 (46%) participated in cervical cancer screening, whereas, 9,581 (54%) did not. Logistic regression analysis of factors related to cervical cancer screening showed that the odds ratio (OR) of screening was higher in short duration of stay (OR, 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.03-1.35), Chinese nationality (OR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.28-1.59), unemployment (OR, 1; 95% CI, reference), participation in general health screening (OR, 4.16; 95% CI, 3.24-5.33), and comorbidities (OR, 1.16; 95% CI, 1.09-1.24) when compared to the other populations. The highest OR was associated with participation in general health screening. CONCLUSION Appropriate programs should be developed to increase participation of socially vulnerable groups in cervical cancer screening. Such programs will improve awareness regarding cervical cancer screening and reduce disparities in healthcare.
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Xin T, Jiang Y, Li C, Ding X, Zhu Z, Chen X. Using planned behavior theory to understand cervical cancer screening intentions in Chinese women. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1063694. [PMID: 36923041 PMCID: PMC10008845 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1063694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Cervical cancer is still one of the cancers threatening the health of Chinese women with high morbidity and mortality. However, the participation rate of cervical cancer screening (CCS) among women is low due to various reasons, so it is crucial to understand the factors that influence women's willingness to be screened for cervical cancer. This study's goal was to understand the intention of cervical cancer screening in Chinese women using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Methods An online questionnaire was administered to 286 women using a cross-sectional design. The questionnaire was created using the theory of planned behavior and included demographic characteristics as well as the basic structure of TPB. Results Descriptive, correlation, and multiple linear regression models were performed to identify factors associated with cervical cancer screening behavior. 286 respondents completed the survey (95.3%). The mean scores for behavioral attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control (PBC) were 32.50 (SD = 3.30), 22.59 (SD = 2.80) and 29.57 (SD = 3.37). From the regression analysis, behavioral attitude (B = 0.110, p = 0.001), subjective norm (B = 0.234, p = 0.000) and perceived behavioral control (B = 0.171, p = 0.000) were statistically significant in terms of intention. Discussion This study provided a reference for improving the intention of cervical cancer screening in women.
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- Tingting Xin
- School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Wuxi Second People's Hospital, Wuxi, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China
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Gitonga E, Iseme R, Mutisya R, Kodhiambo M. Cervical cancer knowledge, awareness and related health behaviours amongst women of reproductive age in Kiambu County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study. Health Psychol Behav Med 2022; 10:1056-1070. [PMID: 36299770 PMCID: PMC9590427 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2022.2136184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Data on cervical cancer knowledge, perceptions, screening practices and other relevant health behaviours among women in rural Kenya is limited. Yet understanding this information is a key first step in developing evidence-based interventions aimed at addressing the low uptake of screening services and heavy cervical cancer disease burden within Kenya. Consequently, our study sought to assess cervical cancer knowledge, attitude, and practice amongst women of reproductive age within Kiambu County, known for a high cervical cancer disease burden. Methods This was an analytical cross-sectional study undertaken in April 2022. Data was collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires from 472 females randomly selected from within the community. Data analysis included descriptive statistics (mean values, standard deviations, and frequencies) and logistic regression, using STATA version 13. Results More than 80% of respondents were aware of cervical cancer though only 54% answered at least half of the knowledge questions correctly. Knowledge of HPV was particularly low, likely because 55% of the study sample stated they had never heard of HPV. Though 89% of study participants deemed cervical cancer preventable, more than 60% had an unfavourable attitude towards cervical cancer screening, deeming the process expensive, painful, and embarrassing. In line with the latter observation, only 20% of our sample had ever been screened for cervical cancer and less than half of this group had undergone regular screening. Notably, knowing a place where cervical cancer screening services are provided had the largest increase in odds of being screened (3.94; 95% CI: 1.08-14.37). Fear of tests and outcomes was also noted to be a prime concern amongst our study participants. Conclusion A clear message from this study is the need to ensure community members are aware of where to access screening services and strategies are implemented to address prevalent fears and negative perceptions.Abbreviations: CHV: Community Health Volunteers; HPV: Human papillomavirus; HIV/AIDS: Human immunodeficiency virus/Acquired immune deficiency syndrome; LEEP: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure; LMICs: Low- and Middle-Income Countries; NCI: National Cancer Institute; NACOSTI: National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation; VIA: Visual inspection with acetic acid; VILLI: Visual inspection with Lugol's iodine; WHO: World Health Organisation.
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- Eliphas Gitonga
- Department of Population and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- , Department of Population Health, Medical College, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Population and Reproductive Health, School of Public Health and Applied Human Sciences, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
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Lemma D, Aboma M, Girma T, Dechesa A. Determinants of utilization of cervical cancer screening among women in the age group of 30–49 years in Ambo Town, Central Ethiopia: A case-control study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270821. [PMID: 35830438 PMCID: PMC9278774 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Globally, cervical cancer is the second most common and the leading cause of death in women in low-income countries. It is one of the potentially preventable cancers, and an effective screening program can result in a significant reduction in the morbidity and mortality associated with this cancer; however, evidence showed that only a small percentage of the women were screened. As a result, predictors of cervical cancer screening usage among women in Ambo town, central Ethiopia, were identified in this study. Method Unmatched, a community-based case-control study was conducted among 195 randomly sampled women in the age group of 30–49 years in Ambo town from February 1 to March 30, 2020. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was done using SPSS. Results A total of 195 study participants, sixty-five cases and one hundred thirty controls, participated in this study, making a response rate of 100%. Being in the age group of 30–34 years old (AOR = 0.2; 95% CI: 0.06–0.7), being Para five and above (AOR = 4.5; 95% CI: 1.4–14.1), modern contraceptive utilization (AOR = 5.4; 95% CI: 1.8–16.3) and having high-level knowledge regarding cervical cancer screening and its predisposing factors (AOR = 5.9; 95% CI: 2–17) were significantly associated with the utilization of cervical cancer screening. Conclusion The age of women, parity, use of modern contraception, and level of knowledge regarding cervical cancer screening and its predisposing factors were the determinants of the utilization of cervical cancer screening among women. As a result, the media, the health bureau, and health professionals should advocate raising awareness about cervical cancer and its preventative methods, which are primarily focused on screening.
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- Dereje Lemma
- Ambo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Ambo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Ambo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo, Ethiopia
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- Ambo University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ambo, Ethiopia
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Enyan NIE, Davies AE, Opoku-Danso R, Annor F, Obiri-Yeboah D. Correlates of cervical cancer screening participation, intention and self-efficacy among Muslim women in southern Ghana. BMC Womens Health 2022; 22:225. [PMID: 35698121 PMCID: PMC9189795 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-022-01803-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background The World Health Organisation’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 with a target of 70% screening coverage using a high-performance test demand that women increase participation in screening. Factors that impact uptake of screening must therefore be identified and bottlenecks addressed, especially in lower- and middle-income countries where cervical cancer incidence remains high. This study investigated Muslim women, participation in, intention to engage in and self-efficacy about cervical cancer screening. Methods An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among Muslim women aged 18 years and above in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using appropriate descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, point biserial correlation and binary logistic regression analysis. Results The mean age of participants was approximately 31 years (M = 30.9, SD = 10.4). Out of the 431 women, 21 (4.9%) had ever participated in cervical cancer screening. Participants demonstrated very low knowledge about cervical cancer and screening, with a mean knowledge score of 3.68 out of 15. Knowledge about cervical cancer was associated with increased odds of participating in cervical cancer screening (aOR = 1.32, 95%CI 1.11, 1.56). Concerns about similarity with health provider in terms of gender and faith was associated with decreased odds of cervical cancer screening self-efficacy (aOR = 0.81, 95% CI 0.67). Islamic modesty (aOR = 0.88, 95%CI 0.81, 0.96) was associated with decreased self-efficacy about seeking cervical cancer screening, whereas attitude (aOR = 1.32, 95%CI 1.14, 1.53) was significantly associated with increased self-efficacy about seeking cervical cancer screening. Again, Islamic modesty (aOR = 0.88, 95%CI 0.80, 0.97) was associated with decreased intention to participate in screening, whereas attitude (aOR = 1.42, 95%CI 1.20, 1.68) was associated with increased intention to participate in screening. Conclusions There are gaps in knowledge of cervical cancer among Muslim women in this study as less than 5% had participated in screening. A positive attitude was found to influence intention to screen and actual participation in screening programmes. Islamic modesty and commitment to the Islamic faith decreased intention and self-efficacy regarding screening. Therefore, comprehensive and appropriate socio-cultural and religion-specific interventions aimed at addressing the barriers to screening are important in improving uptake among Muslim women.
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- Nancy Innocentia Ebu Enyan
- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Department of Adult Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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- Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.,Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
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Phaiphichit J, Paboriboune P, Kunnavong S, Chanthavilay P. Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women aged 25-60 years in Lao People's Democratic Republic. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0266592. [PMID: 35390098 PMCID: PMC8989294 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite cervical cancer being a major public health concern in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), screening coverage is very low. The reasons and factors for this are unknown. This study aimed to identify factors associated with uptake of cervical cancer screening among women aged 25-60 years. METHODS The case-control study was conducted among women aged 25-60 years in Vientiane Capital and Luang Prabang province from March 15 to May 31, 2018. A total of 360 women were included in the study, a ratio of two controls per case. The cases were women who had undergone cervical cancer screening over the last five years. The controls were women who had never been screened or screened more than five years before, matched to the cases with residency and age (± five years). The cases were selected from central and provincial hospitals and the controls from the same community and districts where the cases resided. Conditional logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with cervical cancer screening. RESULTS The mean age was 42.37±9.4 years (range: 25-60), 66.67% were women from Vientiane Capital, and 86.11% were married. The common reasons for not being screened were the absence of clinical signs and symptoms (45.28%) followed by never having heard about cervical cancer (13.33%). In the multivariable analyses, we found that having sexually transmitted infections (AOR = 3.93; 95% CI = 1.92-8.05), receiving recommendations for screening from health workers (AOR = 3.85; 95% CI = 1.90-7.78), a high score for knowledge (AOR = 7.90; 95% CI = 2.43-25.69) and attitude towards cervical cancer prevention and treatment (AOR = 2.26; 95% CI = 1.18-7.16), and having a car to travel (AOR = 2.97; 95% CI = 1.44-6.11) had a positive impact on undergoing cervical cancer screening. CONCLUSION Gynecological consultations, increased knowledge and positive attitudes result in women undergoing screening. Therefore, health education and advocacy for cervical cancer prevention should be provided to women.
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- Jom Phaiphichit
- Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit (LOMWRU), Microbiology Laboratory, Vientiane, Lao PDR
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- Center Infectiology Lao Christophe-Mérieux (CILM), Ministry of Health, Kaoyod Village, Sisatanak District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
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- Lao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kaoyod Village, Sisatanak District, Vientiane, Laos
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- Institute of Research and Education Development, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
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Rajaguru V, Kim TH, Shin J, Lee SG. Income Disparities in Cancer Screening: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2013–2019. Front Public Health 2022; 10:820643. [PMID: 35372248 PMCID: PMC8968859 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.820643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Cancer is one of the leading chronic diseases, which causes premature mortality in Korea. Early detection has been reported to be associated with reduced mortality and morbidity. Consistent evidence reports that lower screening rates are associated with socioeconomic-based disparities. This study aimed to examine income-related disparities in cancer screening services and to analyze the association between utilization of cancer screening and individual characteristics, including income levels. Methods This study utilized the data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), a population-based survey from 2013 to 2019. The study population included individuals aged 40 years or over. The variables were socioeconomic characteristics and perceived health status. Household income was categorized into quartiles from Q1 (the lowest income group) to Q4 (the highest income group). Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the association between cancer screening and individual characteristics and household income levels. Results There were 20,347 individuals included in this study. Among these, 14,741 (72.4%) had undergone cancer screening. There existed a gap in the utilization of cancer screening between the lowest (Q1) and highest (Q4) income quintiles owing to evident income disparities; Q4 thus had a significantly higher likelihood of undergoing cancer screening than other quintiles. Female sex, university and over education, number of chronic diseases, and private insurance coverage were positively associated with cancer screening (p < 0.001). Conclusion Our findings suggest that policymakers should develop and design strategies to increase awareness and efforts to improve the education and promotion of cancer screening among lower-income target groups.
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- Vasuki Rajaguru
- Department of Healthcare Management, Graduate School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Healthcare Management, Graduate School of Public Health, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Sang Gyu Lee
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Aredo MA, Sendo EG, Deressa JT. Knowledge of cervical cancer screening and associated factors among women attending maternal health services at Aira Hospital, West Wollega, Ethiopia. SAGE Open Med 2021; 9:20503121211047063. [PMID: 34603728 PMCID: PMC8481706 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211047063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is one of the major noncommunicable public health problems among women globally. About 500,000 women develop cervical cancer each year, with an estimated 85% or more occurring in developing countries, including Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE The main objective of the study was to assess the knowledge of cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among women attending maternal health services at Aira hospital, West Wollega, Ethiopia. METHODS An institutional-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 421 reproductive-age women. A systematic sampling method was used for the study. Data were collected using a pretested and structured questionnaire. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and the statistical association between the outcome variable and the explanatory variables tested by the binary logistic regression. Multivariable logistic regression was used to control confounding factors, the magnitude of the association between the different independent and dependent variable was measured using 95% confidence interval, and p values below 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 421 women were responded with 100% response rate and with the mean age of 26.0 ± 5.15 (M ± SD) years. About 95.0% of the respondents ever heard of cervical cancer and 46.8% of the respondents had good knowledge about cervical cancer screening. Age, occupation, educational level, and monthly income were predictors associated with knowledge about cervical cancer screening. CONCLUSION The study revealed 46.8% of study participants had knowledge about cervical cancer screening. The age of the participant, occupation, level of education, and monthly income were determinants of knowledge about cervical cancer screening. Prevention programs should focus on cervical cancer screening according to identified factors in the study.
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Belay Y, Dheresa M, Sema A, Desalew A, Assefa N. Cervical Cancer Screening Utilization and Associated Factors Among Women Aged 30 to 49 Years in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia. Cancer Control 2021; 27:1073274820958701. [PMID: 33034204 PMCID: PMC7791449 DOI: 10.1177/1073274820958701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is a public health problem and one of the leading causes of death in women worldwide. In Ethiopia, the government expands cervical cancer screening centers and recommends services to age-eligible and high-risk groups of women. However, evidence indicates that the utilization of services among eligible and high-risk women in the country has remained very low, and data are scarce in Dire Dawa. Therefore, this study aimed to assess cervical cancer screening service utilization and associated factors among women aged 30 to 49 years in Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia. METHODS A facility-based cross-sectional study was undertaken in Dire Dawa from February 01 to March 01, 2017. Only two facilities provided the screening service in Dire Dawa Administration. Six- hundred and one women aged 30 to 49 years were selected using a systematic sampling method. Data were collected using a pretested face-to-face interview administered questionnaire. Data were entered using EpiData 3.1, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science Version 21. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the factors associated with cervical cancer screening utilization. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was used, and a p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS In this study, the magnitude of cervical cancer screening service utilization was 4.0% (95% CI: 2.5-5.7). The factors associated with cervical cancer screening service utilization were older age (AOR = 4.2; 95% CI:1.3-13.8), attending private health facilities (AOR = 8.9; 95% CI: 2.8-28.0), being employed (AOR = 3.3; 95% CI: 1.3-8.8), visiting the gynecology departments (AOR = 3.8; 95% CI: 1.5-9.8), being knowledgeable (AOR = 4.8; 95% CI: 1.5-15.5), being counseled by health professionals (AOR = 4.1; 95% CI: 1.5-11.3), and user's of family planning (AOR = 4.9; 95% CI: 1.2-20.0). CONCLUSION The magnitude of cervical cancer screening utilization was very low. Hence, to improve the screening service utilization of cervical cancer, a campaign on community awareness, strengthening service linkage among departments, expansion of the centers for cervical cancer screening, and promotion of family planning method utilization are recommended.
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- Yalelet Belay
- Department Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, 227170Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Science, 334285Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- Department Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, 227170Dire Dawa University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Science, 334285Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Science, 334285Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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Shin DW, Bae J, Ha J, Jung KW. Conditional relative survival of cervical cancer: a Korean National Cancer Registry Study. J Gynecol Oncol 2020; 32:e5. [PMID: 33185046 PMCID: PMC7767656 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2021.32.e5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Objective Conditional relative survival (CRS) considers changes in prognosis over time and may offer more useful estimates for survivors. We aimed to investigate CRS among patients with cervical cancer stratified by various factors that influence survival probability. Methods This nationwide retrospective study used data from the Korean Central Cancer Registry. We included 78,606 patients diagnosed with cervical cancer as their first cancer between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2015, and who were followed until December 31, 2016. CRS and the conditional probabilities of death for the following 1 year were stratified by age at diagnosis, histology, cancer stage, treatment, year of diagnosis, and social deprivation index. Results The 5-year relative survival rate at the time of diagnosis was 80.6% for all cases. The probability of surviving an additional 5 years conditioned on having already survived 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years after diagnosis was 85.7%, 90.6%, 93.5%, 95.3%, and 94.3%, respectively. Patients with poorer initial survival estimates (older, advanced stage, non-squamous cell histology) generally showed the largest increases in CRS over time. Patients aged ≥70 years had the highest probability of death in the first year after diagnosis (24.5%), but the conditional probability of death in the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years declined abruptly to 13.1%, 7.5%, 5.4%, and 3.9%, respectively. Conclusions The CRS rates for patients with cervical cancer improved over time, particularly among patients with poorer initial prognoses. Our estimates enable patients to make better informed decisions regarding follow-up care and their personal life.
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- Dong Wook Shin
- Supportive Care Center, Department of Family Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Department of Clinical Research Design & Evaluation, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Science & Technology (SAIHST), Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- The Korea Central Cancer Registry, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Division of Cancer Registration and Surveillance, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- The Korea Central Cancer Registry, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Division of Cancer Registration and Surveillance, National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
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Abu SH, Woldehanna BT, Nida ET, Tilahun AW, Gebremariam MY, Sisay MM. The role of health education on cervical cancer screening uptake at selected health centers in Addis Ababa. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0239580. [PMID: 33027267 PMCID: PMC7540882 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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Introduction Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries including Ethiopia. Unlike other types of cancers, the grave outcomes of cervical cancer could be prevented if detected at its early stage. However, in Ethiopia, awareness about the disease and the availability of screening and treatment services is limited. This study aims to determine the role of health education on cervical cancer screening uptake in selected health facilities in Addis Ababa. Methods Two-pronged clustered randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2018 at eight public health centers that provide cervical cancer screening services using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Each of the eight health centers were randomly assigned to serve as either an intervention or a control center. A two-pronged clustered randomized controlled trial was conducted in eight public health care centers. All the selected facilities provided cervical cancer screening services using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). Four health centers were randomly assigned to the intervention and control arms. The study participants were women aged 30–49 years who sought care at maternal and child health clinics but who had never been screened for cervical cancer. In the intervention health centers, all eligible women received one-to-one health education and educational brochures about cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening. In the control health centers, participants received standard care. Baseline data were collected at recruitment and follow-up data were collected two months after the baseline. For the follow-up data collection, participants (both in the intervention and control arms) were interviewed over the phone to check whether they were screened for cervical cancer. Result From the 2,140 women who participated in the study, 215 (10%) screened for cervical cancer, where 152(71%) were from the intervention health centers. Seventy-four percent of these participants reported that they learned about the benefits of screening from the one-to-one health education or the brochure. Women from the intervention health centers had higher odds of getting screened (AOR = 2.43,95%CI;1.58–2.90) than the controls. Women with the educational status of the first degree and those who have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) had higher odds of getting screened (AOR = 2.03,95%CI;(1.15–2.58) and (AOR = 1.55,95%CI;1.01–2.36), respectively. Conclusion and recommendation Providing focused health education supported by printed educational materials increased the uptake of cervical cancer screening services. Integrating one-to-one health education and providing a take-home educational material into the existing maternal and child health services can help increase cervical cancer screening uptake.
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- Selamawit Hirpa Abu
- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Khoo SP, Lim WT, Rajasuriar R, Nasir NH, Gravitt P, Woo YL. The Acceptability and Preference of Vaginal Self-sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Testing among a Multi-ethnic Asian Female Population. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2020; 14:105-112. [PMID: 32917643 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-20-0280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Revised: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vaginal self-sampling for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing can potentially increase cervical screening coverage. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing and factors that might influence a woman's preference for this as a cervical screening method. This was a cross-sectional study that recruited 725 women from the urban and suburban areas of Selangor, Malaysia. All study participants were instructed to self-collect vaginal sample using a dry flocked swab before responding to a detailed questionnaire documenting their experience and preference for self-sampling. Most of the study participants (>80%) perceived vaginal self-sampling as easy, convenient, not embarrassing, comfortable, and were confident in performing the test. This suggests high acceptability toward vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing. Of the 725 women, 83% preferred self-sampling HPV testing over healthcare personnel sampling HPV testing and Pap test. Women with higher household income and full-time employment status were more likely to prefer self-sampling. Those who had not undergone Pap test also expressed preference for self-sampling HPV testing. Convenience and women's confidence in performing a vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing were the independent key factors that influenced the preference for self-sampling method. Vaginal self-sampling for HPV testing is highly acceptable among Malaysian women. It is the preferred choice as a primary cervical screening method and serves as an alternative to healthcare-acquired sample for Pap test. PREVENTION RELEVANCE: Organized cervical cancer screening remains unachievable in many countries. Self-sampling HPV testing is an evidence-based method that can remove barriers to cervical screening. This is particularly important for developing countries in order to achieve the WHO global strategy to accelerate cervical cancer elimination.
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- Su Pei Khoo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.
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Lin W, Chen B, Wu B, Yuan S, Zhong C, Huang W, Hu H, Liu Z, Wang Y. Cervical Cancer Screening Rate and Willingness among Female Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Three-Year Changes in Citywide Surveys. Cancer Res Treat 2020; 53:212-222. [PMID: 32878425 PMCID: PMC7812020 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2020.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Purpose This study attempted to detect the changes of cervical cancer screening rate and willingness among female migrants, and the associated socio-demographic factors in Shenzhen city. Materials and Methods Two citywide surveys were conducted using a multistage random cluster sampling method in 2011 and 2014, respectively. Data on demographic characteristics, screening participation, and willingness to screen were collected. Logistic regression models were applied to detect possible associated socio-demographic characteristics, and their variations with survey years. Results In total, 12,017 female migrants were enrolled, with a mean age (standard deviation) of 36.73 (6.55) years. From 2011 to 2014, the screening rate increased (25.8% vs. 35.1%, p < 0.001), while the willingness to screen remained stable (82.2% vs. 82.8%, p=0.46). Overall, socio-demographic characteristics of female migrants, including age, marital status, education, monthly income, employment, and medical insurance, were found to be positively associated with screening participation. Similar impacts in relation to willingness were observed except for age. However, these associations varied with survey years, mainly in the contributions of education and monthly income to screening participation, as well as age, monthly income, and medical insurance to willingness of being screened. Conclusion Identifying changes of associated socio-demographic factors precisely is warranted of necessity, which provides novel clues to adjust targeted actions regularly in promoting cervical cancer screening participation among female migrants in Shenzhen.
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- Wei Lin
- Department of Healthcare, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Healthcare, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Healthcare, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Healthcare, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China.,Research Team of Cervical Cancer Prevention Project in Shenzhen, Affiliated Shenzhen Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, China
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Wong ELY, Cheung AWL, Wong AYK, Chan PKS. Acceptability and Feasibility of HPV Self-Sampling as an Alternative Primary Cervical Cancer Screening in Under-Screened Population Groups: A Cross-Sectional Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17176245. [PMID: 32867315 PMCID: PMC7503998 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17176245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women and about 90% of cervical cancer can be reduced by regular screening. The Pap smear has been well in place as a primary cervical screening method since 1950s; however, coverage is still not optimal. This study explored the feasibility of HPV self-sampling in two under-screened population groups in Hong Kong (HK): never screened and not regularly screened females, to estimate the uptake rate and preference rate in the future. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study to explore the acceptability and feasibility of HPV self-sampling in two age groups: aged 25–35 and aged ≥45, which were reported as the highest proportion of the under-screened population in HK between 2017 and 2018. The study invited eligible women from an HPV study cohort to perform HPV self-sampling at home by themselves. The number of specimens returned from participants was recorded and used to determine the feasibility of HPV self-sampling in the community. The participants were asked to fill in the questionnaires before and after HPV self-sampling to indicate their attitudes, acceptability, and future preference for HPV self-sampling as an acceptable alternative primary cervical cancer screening method. Results: A total of 177 subjects participated in the present study and have achieved a good overall uptake rate of 73% (129/177) who returned the self-collected cervicovaginal sample for HPV testing. Among the under-screened population, there was a higher response rate in aged ≥45 than those aged 25–35. The findings also revealed that women who were under-screened, including those who have never been screened, were more likely to prefer HPV self-sampling than those who had regular screening. This study found that the acceptability of HPV self-sampling was fairly positive among the respondents. The findings also indicated that HPV self-sampling was not only beneficial to enhance their health awareness but also to promote the cervical cancer screening uptake rate, especially among the under-screened or never screened populations. Conclusions: HPV self-sampling would be a solution to overcome the perceived barriers in clinician-based screening. The findings also indicated that it could be feasible to use as an alternative primary cervical cancer screening.
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- Eliza Lai-Yi Wong
- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (A.W.-L.C.); (A.Y.-K.W.)
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- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (A.W.-L.C.); (A.Y.-K.W.)
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- Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China; (A.W.-L.C.); (A.Y.-K.W.)
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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Gizaw M, Teka B, Ruddies F, Kassahun K, Worku D, Worku A, Wienke A, Mikolajczyk R, Jemal A, Kaufmann AM, Abebe T, Addissie A, Kantelhardt EJ. Reasons for Not Attending Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors in Rural Ethiopia. CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH (PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 2020; 13:593-600. [PMID: 32371553 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-19-0485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Revised: 12/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Social, economic, and cultural factors have been associated with the level of participation in cervical cancer screening programs. This study identified factors associated with nonparticipation in cervical cancer screening, as well as reasons for not attending, in the context of a population-based, cluster-randomized trial in Ethiopia. A total of 2,356 women aged 30 to 49 years in 22 clusters were invited to receive one of two screening approaches, namely human papillomavirus (HPV) self-sampling or visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). Participants and nonparticipants were analyzed according to their sociodemographic and economic characteristics. Reasons were determined for the refusal of women to participate in either screening method. More women in the VIA arm compared to the HPV arm declined participation in the screening [adjusted OR (AOR) 3.5; 95% confidence interval (CI), 2.6-4.8]. Women who declined attending screening were more often living in rural areas (AOR = 2.0; 95% CI, 1.1-3.5) and were engaged in informal occupations (AOR = 1.6; 95% CI, 1.1-2.4). The majority of nonattendants perceived themselves to be at no risk of cervical cancer (83.1%). The main reasons given for not attending screening for both screening approaches were lack of time to attend screening, self-assertion of being healthy, and fear of screening. We found that perceived time constraints and the perception of being at no risk of getting the disease were the most important barriers to screening. Living in rural settings and informal occupation were also associated with lower participation. Offering a swift and convenient screening service could increase the participation of women in cervical cancer screening at the community level.
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- Muluken Gizaw
- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.,Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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- Department of Intramural Research, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Clinic for Gynecology, Charité-Universitätmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.,Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Epidemiology, Biometrics and Informatics, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. .,Department of Gynecology, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
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Chang HK, Seo SS, Myong JP, Yu YL, Byun SW. Incidence and costs of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia in the Korean population. J Gynecol Oncol 2019; 30:e37. [PMID: 30887758 PMCID: PMC6424851 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2019.30.e37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/09/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence rate of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer, and their costs according to age. Methods We collected data on annual incidence and medical costs of CIN and cervical cancer from 2010 until the end of 2014 from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment (HIRA) service. The CIN was classified into CIN3 (high-grade) requiring conization and CIN1/2 (low-grade) requiring observation. Results Incidence rates of CIN3 and cervical cancer are reducing over time, whereas CIN1/2 is increasing significantly (p for trend: <0.001). The peak ages of incidence were 25–29, 30–34, and 70–74 years old for CIN1/2, CIN3, and cervical cancer, respectively. The crude incidence of CIN1/2 increased by approximately 30% in 2014 compared to 5 years ago and demonstrated an increasing trend in all age groups. The CIN3 showed a significantly increasing trend in the age group of 30–39 years old, the cervical cancer was significantly reduced in all ages, except the 35–39 years old. The treatment for cervical cancer costs $3,342 per year, whereas the treatment for CIN3 and CIN1/2 cost $467 and $83, respectively. Conclusion The crude incidence rate of cervical cancer is currently decreasing among Korean women, but the incidence rates and medical costs of CIN and cervical cancer are increasing in women in their 30s in Korea. These findings suggest that different strategies by age will be required for prevention of cervical cancer in Korea.
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- Ha Kyun Chang
- Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yuseong Sun Hospital, Sun Medical Center, Daejeon, Korea.
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Kim HW, Lee YJ, Lee DB, Lee EJ. Effects of cervical cancer prevention education in middle-school girls in Korea: A mixed-method study. Heliyon 2019; 5:e01826. [PMID: 31194102 PMCID: PMC6551384 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 04/22/2019] [Accepted: 05/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the effects of cervical cancer prevention education (CCPE) among Korean middle-school girls in terms of whether it provided them with a positive perception of the Papanicolaou test (Pap test) and encouraged them to undergo Pap testing in adulthood. METHODS A mixed-method design was used to only one group of 15 people, which combined a one-group pretest-posttest design with a qualitative study and a focus group interview (FGI). The CCPE was provided to 15 girls, after which they participated in the FGI. The changes between pretest and posttest were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. The findings of the FGI were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS After being provided CCPE, the girls showed a significant increase in their awareness of the importance of cervical cancer prevention (Z = -3.10, p = 0.002), but there were no significant changes in the perceived importance of their body, their emotional response to the Pap test, their confidence in cervical cancer prevention, or their intention to undergo Pap testing. In the FGI, the girls expressed negative emotions about the Pap test and were aware of the necessity of CCPE. CONCLUSION This is the first study to develop CCPE focused on the Pap test targeting Korean middle-school girls. We found that the CCPE was partially effective, in terms of increasing their awareness of the importance of cervical cancer prevention.
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- Hae Won Kim
- College of Nursing, The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, 103 Daehakro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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- The Research Institute of Nursing Science, Seoul National University, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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Açucena Vieira Alves S, Schiaveto de Souza A, Weller M, Pires Batiston A. Differential Impact of Education Level, Occupation and
Marital Status on Performance of the Papanicolaou Test among
Women from Various Regions in Brazil. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:1037-1044. [PMID: 31030471 PMCID: PMC6948916 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.4.1037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: In Brazil, little is known regarding the underlying causes of differences among populations regarding socio-economic variables that affect women’s cervical cancer screening behavior. The present study focused on socio-economic variables that affect women’s performance of the Papanicolaou test, comparing two distinct Brazilian populations. Methods: We collected data regarding performance of the Papanicolaou test and socio-economic variables from 559 women in Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), in the Central East region, and 338 women in Paraíba (PB), in the Northeast region of Brazil. Nominal logistic regression modeling was performed to identify independent variables for both groups of data. Results: Of the women interviewed from MS and PB, 116 out of 599 (19.37%) and 94 out of 338 (27.81%), respectively, had not performed the Papanicolaou test within the last three years (p = 0.025). Low educational level characterized 570 (95.16%) and 203 (60.06%) of women from MS and PB, respectively (p = 0.000). Women in PB who had a low educational level and were unemployed had a 2.96-fold (OR = 0.338; 95% CI: 0.121 - 0.939) and 2.40-fold (OR = 0.416; 95% CI: 0.199 - 0.869) lower chance, respectively, to have performed the Papanicolaou test ≥ three times, or once within the last three years (p = 0.029; p = 0.014). The chance of women in MS who did not live in a stable relationship to have performed the test ≥ three times was 1.79-fold (OR = 0.560; 95% CI: 0.348 – 0.901) lower compared to women who reported a stable relationship (p = 0.039). Conclusions: High educational level, employment, and having a stable interpersonal relationship positively associated with performance of the Papanicolaou test among women in PB and MS. Despite having predominantly a low educational level, women in MS performed the Papanicolaou test more frequently than those in PB.
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- Institute of Biosciences, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande- Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Public Health, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil.
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- Instituto Integrado de Saúde, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande- Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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Chang HK, Seo SS, Myong JP, Koo JW, Jeong J. Factors Associated with Cervical Cancer Screening among Married Female Immigrants with Korean Husbands in South Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:E2528. [PMID: 30424504 PMCID: PMC6266390 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15112528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 11/07/2018] [Accepted: 11/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the national cervical cancer screening behaviors of married female immigrants living in South Korea. Methods. The present study dataset was collected by the National Health Insurance Services in 2014⁻2015. A final study population of 15,935 was considered eligible for inclusion in this study if they met the criteria for participation in the national cervical cancer screening program in 2014⁻2015. Results. Of the 15,935 subjects, 7837 (49%) participated in cervical cancer screening. Based on the results of the logistic regression analysis of the association between cervical cancer screening behaviors and related factors, the odds ratio (OR) for participation in cervical cancer screening among individuals older than 50 years was the highest (OR: 2.13; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.82⁻2.51), and the OR increased as their duration of stay in South Korea decreased. The OR of Chinese women for cervical cancer screening participation was higher than that of non-Chinese women (OR: 1.83; 95% CI: 1.69⁻1.99). The OR value was 29.4 (95% CI: 25.9⁻33.3) among those who participated in the general health screening compared with those who did not participate. Conclusions. To improve awareness about cervical cancer screening and reduce disparities in access to healthcare, appropriate programs should be developed to promote cervical cancer screening participation to socially vulnerable classes. Continuous social attention is needed to address these issues and encourage participation in general health screening to improve the rate of cervical cancer screening.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ha Kyun Chang
- Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10408, Korea.
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, Research Institute and Hospital, National Cancer Center, 323, Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10408, Korea.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea.
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- Department of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06591, Korea.
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- Department of medical benefit, National Health Insurance Company, 32, Geongang-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 26464, Korea.
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Factors related to cervical cancer screening among women of childrearing age: a cross-sectional study of a nationally representative sample in Japan. Int J Clin Oncol 2018; 24:313-322. [DOI: 10.1007/s10147-018-1350-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 09/27/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Petkeviciene J, Ivanauskiene R, Klumbiene J. Sociodemographic and lifestyle determinants of non-attendance for cervical cancer screening in Lithuania, 2006–2014. Public Health 2018; 156:79-86. [DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2017.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 11/29/2017] [Accepted: 12/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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