Evaluation of pap smear screening history in patients with cervical cancer in Isfahan province during 2014-2016

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the most common neoplasm among women worldwide (1). It is estimated that 529,800 new cases worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. The disease incidence is not common in the Western world (2). There are more than 85% of the cases in developing countries (3). It is estimated that the incidence rate of cervical cancer in Iran is 2.5 per 100,000 (4). According to a recent study, mortality rate of cervical cancer was 42% among these patients in Iran (4). If cervical cancer is detected in an early stage, it can be treated, while, advanced stage of cervical cancer is associated with poor prognosis and a lower survival rate (5-7). On the other hand, advanced cervical cancer is the main cause of mortality in women. Recently, early ORIGINALNI NAUČNI ČLANAK

Prediction of cervical cancer screening: application of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model

“…Even though the IMB model has been examined in various health fields, including breast cancer screening, self-care of diabetes, prevention of sexually-transmitted diseases, condom use, HIV prevention, adherence to AIDS treatment, and tuberculosis infection control [ 21 , 22 , 24 , 31 – 40 ], little is known about its use in cervical cancer screening [ 41 ]. In addition, despite the fact screening can prevent cervical cancer, some women do not undergo it regularly, and cervical cancer is still considered a global health concern, mainly in developing countries [ 10 , 17 , 42 – 44 ]. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to determine whether the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model can predict cervical cancer screening.…”