Cervical cancer prevention-related knowledge and attitudes among female undergraduate students from different ethnic groups within China, a survey-based study

Wu, Enqi; Tiggelaar, Sarah M.; Jiang, Tao; Zhao, Huan-hu; Wu, Ritu; Wu, Rilige; Xu, Fangmei

doi:10.1080/03630242.2017.1333076

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“…These above-mentioned rates were still much lower than those in Hong Kong Chinese women (80.8%) [12,13], suggesting that women's screening participation might be affected by distinct socioeconomic levels across developed and undeveloped regions. We then observed that the willingness to screen of female migrants remained stable in last 3 years, but tended to be in a relatively high level when compared to previous surveys targeted different female groups in other cities (ranged from 63.3% to 85.0%) [14][15][16][17]. Hence, identifying barriers to get female migrants screened is urgently in need to be involved in cervical cancer prevention network of Shenzhen city, and the target of health education work should be placed on translating attitude or belief into practice according to the health belief model [18].…”

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Cervical Cancer Screening Rate and Willingness among Female Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Three-Year Changes in Citywide Surveys

Lin

Chen

et al. 2021

Cancer Res Treat

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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, sociodemographic 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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confidence: 77%

Cervical Cancer Screening Rate and Willingness among Female Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Three-Year Changes in Citywide Surveys

Lin

Chen

et al. 2021

Cancer Res Treat

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“…22,23 Despite the numerous published studies focusing on HPV and vaccination in recent years, there are only a few studies focusing on awareness and attitudes toward HPV and vaccination among the women aged 20 to 35 years, considering that HPV prevalence is relatively higher in Mainland China. [24][25][26][27] The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of HPV and the awareness and attitudes associated with HPV and vaccination among young women aged 20 to 35 years, who need to be protected by HPV vaccination and were of suitable vaccination age in Fujian Province, China, and to provide recommendations for the promotion of HPV vaccination in Mainland China in the future.…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding HPV and Vaccination Among Chinese Women Aged 20 to 35 Years in Fujian Province

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The use of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was recently approved in Mainland China. This study determined the knowledge and attitudes of young women aged 20 to 35 years in Fujian Province, China, with regard to HPV and vaccination and explored the potential factors influencing their attitudes toward HPV vaccination. This was a cross-sectional study that collected data regarding the knowledge on and attitudes toward HPV and vaccination using questionnaires. Furthermore, the prevalence of HPV was determined from the sampled participants. A total of 1001 young women were included in the survey. This study demonstrated that the HPV prevalence rate was 15.7% (157/1001). Among all patients, 44.9% (n = 449) had heard of HPV; however, detailed knowledge about HPV was lacking. The majority (83.7%) expressed a willingness to be vaccinated. Specifically, knowledge of the dangers of HPV infection was significantly associated with the willingness to be vaccinated. In this study, women cited some concerns and expressed high expectations for the HPV vaccine, but the costs of vaccination reduced their willingness to be vaccinated. This study found that most patients did not have a detailed knowledge of HPV. Thus, there is a need for continued HPV promotion and education efforts, especially on the dangers of HPV infection, among young women aged 20 to 35 years in Fujian Province, China. Furthermore, it is important to subsidize the costs of vaccination for promoting vaccination campaigns in China.

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“…Non-Han Chinese women are (on average) less educated, poorer, and are more likely to live in rural communities. 22 In addition, women of non-Han ethnicity are less knowledgeable regarding the benefits of cervical cancer screening, are more skeptical regarding cervical cancer screening, and are less likely to have been screened for cervical cancer. 22 , 23 The 3 previous studies conducted in China that have examined acceptability of self-collection studied only Han women.…”

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“… 22 In addition, women of non-Han ethnicity are less knowledgeable regarding the benefits of cervical cancer screening, are more skeptical regarding cervical cancer screening, and are less likely to have been screened for cervical cancer. 22 , 23 The 3 previous studies conducted in China that have examined acceptability of self-collection studied only Han women. 16 – 18 In contrast, our study was performed with women predominantly of the Yi, Hui, and Dai ethnicities.…”

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Patient Satisfaction With Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling in a Cohort of Ethnically Diverse and Rural Women in Yunnan Province, China

Goldstein¹,

Plafker

Stamper

et al. 2020

J Low Genit Tract Dis

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Objective Rural Yunnan Province is one of the most ethnically, culturally, and religiously diverse regions in China. The majority of its women have never been screened for cervical cancer. It is not known whether women would feel comfortable and ultimately even prefer using a human papillomavirus (HPV) self-swabbing method. Methods In a 6-day period, 3,600 women were taught the role of HPV in cervical cancer. They were then given self-swabbing instructions. After obtaining their specimens, 600 women were interviewed about their experience with HPV self-testing. The women were of the Yi, Hui, Dai, and Han ethnicities. Results The overwhelming majority of the women surveyed understood the self-sampling instructions (588/600, 98%) and felt comfortable carrying out the self-sampling procedure (584/600, 97%). Significantly more women (389/600, 64.8%) preferred self-sampling to having the provider (211/600, 35.2%) obtain the sample (χ 2 = 105.61, p < .05). Women who preferred self-sampling did so primarily because they felt capable of obtaining the specimens ( n = 80) or that it was a more convenient way to be tested ( n = 79). The medical expertise of the provider ( n = 74) and concerns over the accuracy of the test ( n = 88) shifted some women's preference toward a provider-obtained sample. Conclusions There are 400+ million Chinese women who have never had a cervical cancer screening. Self-testing has the potential to significantly increase the number of women tested. Despite the diversity of the women screened, the majority felt comfortable self-sampling and preferred self-swabbing to provider testing.

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Cervical cancer prevention-related knowledge and attitudes among female undergraduate students from different ethnic groups within China, a survey-based study

Cited by 10 publications

References 20 publications

Cervical Cancer Screening Rate and Willingness among Female Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Three-Year Changes in Citywide Surveys

Cervical Cancer Screening Rate and Willingness among Female Migrants in Shenzhen, China: Three-Year Changes in Citywide Surveys

Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding HPV and Vaccination Among Chinese Women Aged 20 to 35 Years in Fujian Province

Patient Satisfaction With Human Papillomavirus Self-Sampling in a Cohort of Ethnically Diverse and Rural Women in Yunnan Province, China

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