Cervical cancer screening in Jordan; a review of the past and an outlook to the  future – facts and figures

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to assess the attitude, knowledge, and behaviour of Jordanian women toward cervical cancer screening and its phenomenal role in preventing the disease, and to identify the defects and obstacles in the national screening programs for early detection of this manageable kind of malignancy.Material and methods: A prospective study via a questionnaire that included the demographic data, knowledge, behaviour, and attitude among Jordanian women about the cervical screening program using face-to-face interviews.Results: Among 655 women who responded to the questionnaire, 340 (51.9%) reported having no idea about the smear, 350 (53.4%) had completed higher education, 84 (12.84%) were not happy to be screened, and 53 (8.09%) were afraid of the result being positive for malignancy. The shocking and scandalous upshots reported that 600 women (91.6%) had no idea about the role of vaccination against this threatening disease.Conclusions: Screening programs occupy a limited space among the health care provider's priorities. The health education and national awareness strategy regarding cervical cancer should be adopted and implemented in primary health care units. The media with its different facets and platforms must take responsibility and share this national cancer education battle. The once-in-a-lifetime screening test should be adopted urgently, being the most important step, because it represents the minimum correct starting point to lessen the future burden on the national healthcare system and benefit the health of the target groups.

Review Of Cross-Sectional Study About Knowledge And Attitude Towards Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Refugees: Jordan

“…However, screening has been an effective method for reduction of mortality rates in the Jordan region. In recent years, a study was conducted and reported that 53% of women were not being screened in Jordan [11]. Furthermore, the qualitative studies with review-based investigations relevant to cervical cancer screening concluded that the significant barriers to efficient screening included the higher service cost, fear of cancer diagnosis, discourtesy of healthcare staff for patients, the scarcity of privacy and comfort at healthcare centres, and a lack of available and accessible healthcare quality services in Jordan and developed countries [12].…”

Development of Screening for Common Gynecological Diseases in Chinese Women (2007-2020)

“…Many countries worldwide have successfully implemented long-term and sustained screening programs for common gynecological diseases, yielding signi cant results. [5][6][7][8] In high-income countries like the United States, cervical and breast cancer mortality rates have declined in recent years due to widespread screening programs. These programs facilitate early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, providing women with increased opportunities to access high-quality gynecological care.…”