Knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of female sex workers toward HPV infection, cervical cancer, and cervical smears in Thailand

Kietpeerakool, Chumnan; Phianmongkhol, Yupin; Jitvatcharanun, Kriangsak; Siriratwatakul, Usanee; Srisomboon, Jatupol

doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.07.023

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“…HR-HPV types are high in FSWs than in women from the general population. Therefore, they comprise the priority group for active surveillance against HPV infection and cervical cancer (7)(8)(9)(10).…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Female Sex Workers towards Human Papillomavirus Infection in Turkey

Ersan¹,

Köse²,

Güneş³

et al. 2012

Cent Eur J Public Health

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SUMMARYObjective: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and awareness of female sex workers (FSWs) about human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Turkey.Methods: 239 brothel-based FSWs were recruited for an interview. A questionnaire was completed by face to face interview. The demographic features, the level of knowledge, and awareness about HPV infection of the participants were recorded.Results: A total of 152 (63.6%) were over 30 years of age, and 210 (87.9%) completed primary education. 122 FSWs (50.9%) were using condom, and about one third had high frequency of sexual contacts. Knowledge scores were ≤4 in 181 (75.7%) FSWs. Low education and higher age group were not significant predictors of low knowledge scores. Low education was not an independent risk factor for awareness but higher age group participants were significantly less aware of risks associated with HPV infection (p = 0.019) although overall score was very poor (0.60 ± 0.68).Conclusions: The knowledge and awareness about HPV infection and its possible consequences (cervical cancer) as well as the utility of screening methods among FSWs in Turkey are extremely poor. HPV-focused educational programmes for targeted populations, e.g. FSWs and young adults prior to their sexual activity, should be launched urgently to increase awareness of the risks associated with HPV infection and thus reducing the incidence of cervical cancer in Turkey in the future.

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“…Preventive programme should be supported by health promotion activities aimed at better understanding and awareness of the general public about the relation between HPV and cervical cancer (7).…”

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Knowledge and Awareness of Female Sex Workers towards Human Papillomavirus Infection in Turkey

Ersan¹,

Köse²,

Güneş³

et al. 2012

Cent Eur J Public Health

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“…In a study conducted on FSWs in China, the rates of knowing HPV and HPV vaccination was lower than our study (22.1%, 13.3%) 24 . On the other hand half of FSWs were aware of the consequences of HPV infection in a study performed in Thailand 25 . A similar study from Peru reported that 69.0% of the FSWs knew the HPV infection and transmission routes 26 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Adana genelevinde çalışan seks işçilerinin serviks kanseri hakkındaki bilgi, tutum ve davranışları

Akçalı

Nazlıcan

Akbaba

et al. 2017

Cukurova Medical Journal (Çukurova Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi)

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AbstractÖz Purpose: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women and the seventh overall, with an estimated 528,000 new cases worldwide in 2012.The highest prevalence of HPV has been described in female sex workers (FSWs). The aim of this study is determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of FSWs about cervical cancer. Material and Method: This is a descriptive study carried out on FSWs in a brothel located in the province of Adana, Turkey. A questionnaire consisting of 21 questions regarding the awareness of FSWs about cervical cancer was used as the data collection tool. The questionnaires were applied to 103 FSWs during their routine examinations in Adana Skin and Venereal Diseases Dispensary by the researchers with face to face interviews. Results: Mean age of the participants was 43.8±8.6. 57.3% of FSWs knew smear is the screening method for cervical cancer, 89.3% had previously undergone smear test, 41.8% specified it should be done after the age of 18, 35.9% remarked it should be performed annually. In FSWs those who know more than one sexual partner increases the risk of cervical cancer, performing smear test was significantly higher in the 18-49 age group than the 49 or older group. Conclusion: Active screenings and national cervical cancer prevention programs should primarily be administered to these women. Raising the level of knowledge, effective vaccine utilization in the young age group of FSWs can reduce the incidence of HPV infection and cervical cancer.Amaç: Serviks kanseri kadınlarda 2012 yılında dünya çapında tahmini olarak 528.000 yeni vaka ile en yaygın görülen dördüncü, genel olarak yedinci kanserdir. Cinsel temas ile seks işçilerinin HPV geçişinde katkıda bulunması nedeniyle bu populasyonda serviks kanseri prevalansı yüksektir. Bu çalışmanın amacı seks işçilerinin serviks kanseri hakkındaki bilgi düzeyleri tutum ve davranışlarının belirlenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Bu çalışma Türkiye'de, Adana Genelevlerinde çalışan seks işçilerine yapılan tanımlayıcı bir çalışmadır. Seks işçilerinin serviks kanseri hakkında farkındalığını belirlemek için 21 sorudan oluşan anket veri toplama aracı olarak kullanılmıştır. Anketler Deri ve Zührevi Hastalıklar Dispanserinde rutin muayene esnasında 103 seks işçisine araştırmacılar tarafından yüz yüze görüşme tekniği ile uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaşları ortalama 43.8±8.6 idi. Seks işçilerinin, % 57.3'ü serviks kanseri için yapılan tarama testini biliyordu, % 89.3'ü daha önce smear yaptırmıştı. % 41.8'i smearin 18 yaşından sonra yapılması gerektiğini belirtirken, %35.9'u da smearin yılda bir sıklıkla yapılması gerektiğini belirtmiştir. Birden fazla partnerin serviks kanseri riskini arttırdığını bilen 18-49 yaş arası seks işçilerinin smear yaptırma durumları 49 yaş üstü seks işçilerine göre anlamlı derecede yüksek bulundu. Sonuç: Serviks kanserine yönelik, aktif tarama ve ulusal servikal kanser önleme programları, öncelikle bu kadınlar için uygulanmalıdır. Seks işçilerinin bu konuda bilgi düzeylerinin yükseltilmesi ve gen...

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“…However, 223 women or 72.26% have already heard of cervical cancer. This seems to be the common problem found in other parts of the country such as Maroua, Buea and in other countries such as Gabon, Thailand [6,19,21,22] Participants were unaware of HPV and its relationship with cervical cancer. Only 10.74 of our study population identified HPV as a major risk factor of cervical cancer.…”

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Knowledge and behavior of women on cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroon

Georges¹,

NK²,

T³

et al. 2017

Front WomensHealt

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Cervical cancer is the second common cancer among women worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and behaviors of women on cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroun. 307 women were recruited and include in statistical analysis. Age was varying between 20 to 62 years. After obtaining informed consent, a questionnaire was administrated to each woman on sociodemographic characteristics, gynecological and obstetric history and knowledge on cervical cancer. This study reported that women in the northern region of Cameroon have weak knowledge about cause (10,74%), means of preventing methods (14,65%) of cervical cancer and just 2,93% were screening before. 27.36% have never heard about cervical cancer. This situation shown that there is a real need for public aware about cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroon to fight against this cancer.

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Knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of female sex workers toward HPV infection, cervical cancer, and cervical smears in Thailand

Abstract: The knowledge and awareness of HPV infection, cervical cancer, and utility of cervical smears is low among FSWs in Thailand. Designing and implementing effective interventions is crucial and merits attention in future research.

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Knowledge and Awareness of Female Sex Workers towards Human Papillomavirus Infection in Turkey

Knowledge and Awareness of Female Sex Workers towards Human Papillomavirus Infection in Turkey

Adana genelevinde çalışan seks işçilerinin serviks kanseri hakkındaki bilgi, tutum ve davranışları

Knowledge and behavior of women on cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroon

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