Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude of Female Students towards Cervical Cancer Prevention at an International University in Japan

Ghotbi, Nader; Anai, Akane

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.3.897

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“…Since early detection predicts better prognosis, the most effective way of preventing and controlling cervical cancer is regular screening and early diagnosis, followed by prompt treatment ( (Ghotbi and Anai, 2012;Coscun et al, 2013;Thippeveeranna et al, 2013). In our study, a total of 312 healthcare facilities from Delhi-NCR region were surveyed during the one-year period and the availability of basic infrastructure, staff and facilities for the screening and treatment of cervical cancer were assessed.…”

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Situation Analysis of Existing Facilities for Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Hospitals/Primary health Centers of Delhi-NCR Region, India

Chawla¹,

Chawla²,

Shrivastava³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Situation Analysis of Existing Facilities for Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Hospitals/Primary health Centers of Delhi-NCR Region, India

Chawla¹,

Chawla²,

Shrivastava³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…Some studies in Iran reported a high prevalence of high-risk HPV, 4.5% in younger ages with increased to 20% in the 4th decade (Safaei et al, 2010;Ghotbi and Anai, 2012). Based on the report of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Iran there were 19,044 STD (HPV) cases (without considering HIV) in 1995 which reached to 150,429 in 2004.…”

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Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Human Papilloma Virus in Iran

Ghojazadeh¹,

Naghavi-Behzad²,

Azar³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Infection by human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of common sexually transmitted diseases leading to cervical cancer. Evaluation of parental knowledge and attitudes toward HPV were aims of present study to provide an appropriate method to decrease burden of this infection on society. During this study, 358 parents were assessed for knowledge about HPV and its related disorders. Some 76% of parents had no information about HPV infection and among the informed parents 36% had obtained their information via internet and others from studying medical resources. The average score of mothers information about HPV infection was higher than that of fathers, and also educational level and age had significant impact on knowledge of parents about HPV. Parent knowledge about the hazards of HPV was higher than their knowledge about modes of transmission. Lack of awareness about HPV infection was high in this study, underlining the urgency of education among all adult people in our society.

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“…A number of studies have investigated possible reasons for a low participation in cervical cancer screening among female university students, including ignorance of the existence of such a test, ignorance of the importance of screening or lack of risk awareness and the risk factors to the development of cervical cancer, absence of symptoms and lack of awareness of centers where such services are obtainable, and lack of motivation to get screened (Akujobi et al, 2008;Oladepo et al, 2008;2009;Abotchie and Shokar, 2009;Aniebue and Aniebue, 2010;Ghotbi and Anai, 2012;Oshima and Maezawa, 2013). Risk factors for cervical cancer include genital, syphilis/gonorrhoea history, multiple sexual partners and intercourse at an early age, chemical, dietary and life factors, cigarette smoking, barrier and oral contraceptives and poor personal hygiene (Chou 1991;Murthy and Mathew, 2000).…”

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Attitudes and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female University Students from 25 Low, Middle Income and Emerging Economy Countries

Pengpid¹,

Peltzer²

2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Cervical cancer, the third commonest cancer in women worldwide, can be prevented through early detection by cervical screening (Pap smear). The aim of this study was to investigate the attitudes and practice of cervical cancer screening among female undergraduate university students from 25 low, middle income and emerging economy countries. Using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 9,194 female undergraduate university students aged 18-26 years (mean age 20.9, SD=2.0) from 26 universities in 25 countries across Asia, Africa and the Americas. Overall, 11.6% of the female students indicated that they had conducted one or more times a cervical (Pap) smear test; 8.3% among 18-20 year-olds and 15.6% among 21-26 year-old students. There was considerable country variation on having had a cervical (Pap) smear test among 21-26 year-old female university students, ranging from 59.2% in Colombia and 50.9% in Barbados to 0% in India and 1.0% in Tunesia. Logistic regression showed that cervical cancer screening importance or positive attitude were highly associated with the cervical screening practice. Moreover, risky sexual behaviour and tobacco use, two cervical cancer risk factors, were associated with screening. Cervical cancer screening practices were found to be inadequate and efforts should be made to develop programmes that can increase the uptake of cervical cancer screening.

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Assessment of the Knowledge and Attitude of Female Students towards Cervical Cancer Prevention at an International University in Japan

Cited by 24 publications

References 5 publications

Situation Analysis of Existing Facilities for Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Hospitals/Primary health Centers of Delhi-NCR Region, India

Situation Analysis of Existing Facilities for Screening, Treatment and Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Hospitals/Primary health Centers of Delhi-NCR Region, India

Parental Knowledge and Attitudes about Human Papilloma Virus in Iran

Attitudes and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female University Students from 25 Low, Middle Income and Emerging Economy Countries

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