Factors associated with cervical cancer screening behaviour of women attending gynaecological clinics in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional study

Issa, Torgyn; Babi, Aisha; Azizan, Azliyati; Alibekova, Raushan; Khan, Saleem A.; Chan, Chee Kai; Aimagambetova, Gulzhanat

doi:10.1177/17455065211004135

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“…17 The studies in Kajaksthan and Oman reported that more than half of the respondents knew about the Pap smear test i.e 53.1%, 50.9%. 18,19 In present study, early diagnosis and treatment could cure cervical cancer (95.7%). The study in Nepal and India reported that more than three-fourths of women responded cervical cancer can be cured if treated in early stage.…”

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Awareness on Cervical Cancer and Practice of Pap Smear Test Among the Married Women of Changunarayan Municipality

Bharati¹,

Chalise

et al. 2021

JCMC

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Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally. It can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage and treated promptly. This study aimed to find out the awareness on cervical cancer and practice of Pap smear test among the married women of Changunarayan Municipality. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was carried out in Changunarayan Municipality among 115 purposively selected married women aged between 30 to 60 years. The data was collected from 1stJuly 2021 to 21thJuly 2021. Data was collected by using semi structure interview schedule through face-to-face interview method. Descriptive as well as inferential statistics was used to describe the findings and measure the association between variables. Results: Among the total respondents, 52.2% had inadequate level of awareness and 47.8% had adequate level of awareness in cervical cancer. Regarding the practice, only 20.9% of respondents had done Pap smear test. There is no significant association between level of awareness of cervical cancer with practice of Pap smear test, age, educational status, occupation, age at marriage and age at first child birth of the respondents. Conclusions: It is concluded that women had adequate awareness in cervical cancer however; the practice of performing Pap smear test was low. The level of awareness of cervical cancer did not influence the practice of Pap smear test.

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Awareness on Cervical Cancer and Practice of Pap Smear Test Among the Married Women of Changunarayan Municipality

Bharati¹,

Chalise

et al. 2021

JCMC

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“…Interestingly ‘age’ was the only sociodemographic factor independently associated with screening behaviour (AOR = .09; p = .000; 95% CI: 1.06–1.12). Other studies undertaken in LMICs also illustrate that ‘age’ is significantly associated with cervical cancer screening behaviour, with the mean age amongst those screened being higher than those not screened (Chang et al, 2017 ; Issa et al, 2021 ; George, 2021 ; Tekle et al, 2020 ). The latter may be explained by increased access to resources (such as decision-making power, finance, and information) amongst older women.…”

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Cervical cancer knowledge, awareness and related health behaviours amongst women of reproductive age in Kiambu County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Gitonga

Iseme

Mutisya

et al. 2022

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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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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“…One factor that hinders women from undergoing cervical cancer screening is their lack of knowledge of cervical cancer (Budkaew & Chumworathayi, 2014; Issa et al, 2021). In this study we surveyed university students majoring in nursing and clinical laboratory science, considering them to be more knowledgeable than young women in general.…”

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Barriers to undergoing cervical cancer screening among health sciences university students in Japan: A cross‐sectional study

Irino

OSE

Takata³

et al. 2023

Nursing & Health Sciences

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In most developed countries, cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus vaccination have reduced cervical cancer incidence. However, the incidence has been increasing in Japan, possibly because of the low screening rate. Although cervical cancer incidence has increased in people in their 20s, the screening rate among 20–24‐year‐olds in Japan is only 10.2%, meaning that cervical cancer screening rates should be increased among young Japanese women. We conducted a questionnaire survey among students at health sciences universities to determine their knowledge of cervical cancer, screening rates, and barriers to screening. Students taking specialized medical courses were highly knowledgeable; recognition of the facts that “cervical cancer can be prevented through screening” and that “the risk of cervical cancer increases in one's 20s” was significantly high among those who underwent screening. On the other hand, only 7.5% of students used the free coupons provided for screening. Knowledge of cervical cancer improves screening rates. Therefore, educational programs to raise awareness of the importance of cervical cancer screening among non‐medical and health sciences university students and young women in general are required.

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Factors associated with cervical cancer screening behaviour of women attending gynaecological clinics in Kazakhstan: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 9 publications

References 21 publications

Awareness on Cervical Cancer and Practice of Pap Smear Test Among the Married Women of Changunarayan Municipality

Awareness on Cervical Cancer and Practice of Pap Smear Test Among the Married Women of Changunarayan Municipality

Cervical cancer knowledge, awareness and related health behaviours amongst women of reproductive age in Kiambu County, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Barriers to undergoing cervical cancer screening among health sciences university students in Japan: A cross‐sectional study

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