Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Child-Bearing Aged Women in Hanoi, Vietnam

Phuong, Nguyen Thị; Xuan, Le Thi Thanh; Hương, Lê Thị; Toàn, Đỗ Thị Thanh; Oh, Jin Kyung; Won, Young Joo; Choi, Kui Son

doi:10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.7.1951

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“…This is particularly important in low-resource countries such as Vietnam, where systematic screening programs for cervical cancer are lacking. A study examining the knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV vaccines among childbearing-aged women in Vietnam revealed an alarming lack of understanding among Vietnamese women [ 22 ]. Therefore, our findings have substantial implications for education curriculum efforts to improve HPV-related knowledge among health science students.…”

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Knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam

Vu,

Tran,

Quach

et al. 2023

BMC Med Educ

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Background The incidence and mortality rates of cancer are rapidly increasing worldwide. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam, thereby providing insights for implementing appropriate medical educational interventions. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted among new-entry health science students at Hiroshima University, Japan, and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. A printed predesigned questionnaire consisting of eleven questions was distributed to the participants during the freshmen health screening at the beginning of the academic year to assess their knowledge of cancer. Results A total of 2,748 new-entry health science students participated in the study, including 394 (14.3%) Japanese students and 2,354 (85.7%) Vietnamese students. Most cancer knowledge levels in Japanese students were significantly higher than those in Vietnamese students (p < 0.001), except for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection awareness. For this understanding, only 14.8% of Japanese students selected the correct answer, which was significantly lower than the 22.4% of Vietnamese students (p = 0.001). Both the Japanese and Vietnamese students had limited knowledge regarding the connection between HPV infection and cancer and the link between estrogen–progestogen menopausal therapy and breast cancer. Additionally, female students had better knowledge about breast, skin, and endometrial cancers than male students. Conclusions Japanese students generally exhibited higher levels of cancer knowledge than Vietnamese students, except for HPV infection recognition. Both groups had limited knowledge regarding the connection between HPV infection and cancer and the relationship between estrogen–progestogen menopausal therapy and breast cancer.

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Knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam

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“…HIV prevention programs are likely to be helpful for early detection of cervical cancer among high-risk groups, which might enhance the provision of effective treatment for precancerous lesions [ 23 ]. Additionally, a greater awareness of cervical cancer among Vietnamese women of reproductive age might have contributed to a slightly declining trend in incidence and mortality of cervical cancer [ 24 ]. Furthermore, improvements in the quantity of medical treatment might have supported early diagnoses and prolonged survival for cervical cancer patients in Vietnam [ 9 ].…”

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“…Additionally, the lack of appropriate knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors among individuals regarding cancer prevention contributed to the low proportion of participants in these screening programs [ 9 ]. Although reproductiveage women have a high-level of awareness of cervical cancer, the knowledge of cervical cancer is insufficient among those living in both urban and rural areas [ 24 ]. Thus, health education related to cervical cancer should be provided in order to improve the knowledge of cervical cancer and to promote the uptake of cervical cancer screening among adult women [ 24 , 29 ].…”

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Incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in Vietnam and South Korea (1999-2017)

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OBJECTIVES Cervical cancer is a major disease burden in Vietnam. This study aimed to estimate the incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer in Vietnam (1999-2017) in comparison to those in Korea, where a population-based cancer registry and national cervical cancer screening program have been implemented. METHODS The estimated incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in Vietnam and Korea (1999-2017) were collected from Global Burden of Disease 2017 study. Estimated age-standardized rates (ASRs) in both countries were calculated utilizing the 1999-2017 population of each country and the World Health Organization standard population. The reported ASRs in Korea were also computed using data on incidence and mortality (1999-2017) and the Korean population from the Korea Statistical Information Service. RESULTS In Vietnam, the estimated incidence and mortality of cervical cancer decreased annually by 0.84% and 1.01%. In Korea, the trend of reported incidence showed a dramatic drop (1999-2007 annual percent change [APC], -4.53%) before stably declining (2007-2017 APC, -2.71%). Reported mortality also significantly decreased (2003-2008 APC, -6.63%), and then maintained a stable decline (2008-2017 APC, -3.78%). The incidence and mortality rates were higher in Vietnam than in Korea. The declining trend of incidence and mortality in Vietnam was slower than the corresponding trends in Korea. CONCLUSIONS A national screening program should be implemented for Vietnamese women aged over 30 to maintain, or even hasten, the decline in cervical cancer incidence and mortality. A population-based cancer registry may help monitor the effectiveness of a cervical cancer screening program.

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“…20 A study in Iran revealed that 43% of Medical Sciences students had a positive attitude toward HPV vaccination. 21 In Vietnam, studies related to HPV vaccination have mostly focused on various groups such as parents of boys, 22 mothers with daughters, 23 child-bearing-aged women, 24 and female university students. 16 To the best of our knowledge, no study has specifically targeted health science students in Vietnam.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

Tran

Nguyen

Pham

et al. 2023

J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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BackgroundHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is an effective way to prevent cervical cancer. In Vietnam, there has been a lack of research specifically targeting the student population in the field of health sciences.ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess HPV vaccination knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health science students in Vietnam, focusing on differences between pharmacy students and other health science students.MethodsThe study used a cross‐sectional descriptive design, conducted at a medical university in southern Vietnam. This survey was managed by Google Form which was distributed online to students via posts on Facebook and student chat groups on health science courses on Message, Zalo.ResultsOut of the 1010 students surveyed, 213 (21.1%) were pharmacy students. There was no difference between pharmacy and non‐pharmacy students in terms of knowledge scores about HPV, cervical cancer (median = 7 vs. median = 7, p = 0.301), and vaccine knowledge (median = 8 vs. median = 7, p = 0.273). Pharmacy students had a less positive attitude toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines than non‐pharmacy students (median = 36 vs. median = 37, p = 0.014). Parents' education level, history of cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccine knowledge, and attitudes toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccine were identified as significant factors influencing HPV vaccination in the women population.ConclusionPharmacy and non‐pharmacy students differ significantly in their attitudes toward HPV, cervical cancer, and HPV vaccines. These findings can help develop educational programs and counseling to improve students' understanding, awareness, and vaccination decisions.

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Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccines among Child-Bearing Aged Women in Hanoi, Vietnam

Cited by 7 publications

References 23 publications

Knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam

Knowledge of common cancers among new-entry health science students in Japan and Vietnam

Incidence and mortality of cervical cancer in Vietnam and South Korea (1999-2017)

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of HPV vaccination among pharmacy students and other health science students

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