Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ekpoma, South-South Nigeria

Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Age Group Women

Authors

  • Asogun D Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Central Hospital, Benin City, Edo state
  • Alenoghena I Department of Community Medicine, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
  • Egbefere H Department of Community Medicine, Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.881

Keywords:

Screening, Women of reproductive age, Cervical Cancer

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer screening is an effective preventive approach to reduce the incidence of women developing cervical cancer. The utilization of Papanicolaou smear and HPV DNA testing has provided doctors with valuable tools for the early detection of women at risk.

Method: This study involved 350 respondents and employed a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected using questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data using IBM SPSS version 21.0 software. The Chi-square test was utilized to test for associations, with a significance level set at p < 0.05.

Result: The findings revealed a lack of knowledge regarding cervical cancer and screening. Only 136 (38.9%) of the respondents had heard about cervical cancer, and only 50 (14.3%) were aware of cervical cancer screening. Also, 184 (52.6%) had a positive attitude towards being screened, and 176 (50.3%) believed that they did not require their spouse's consent for screening. Regarding the practice of cervical cancer screening, only 22(6.3%) of the participants had undergone a cervical screening. Furthermore, no statistically significant correlation was found between sociodemographic variables and individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening.

Conclusion: This study highlights the poor knowledge regarding cervical cancer and screening among the participants. However, a majority of them expressed willingness to undergo cervical cancer screening and recognized the importance of early detection for better treatment outcomes.

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2024-10-05

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Asogun, D., Alenoghena, I., & Egbefere, H. (2024). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ekpoma, South-South Nigeria: Cervical Cancer Screening among Reproductive Age Group Women. The Nigerian Health Journal, 24(3), 1566–1576. https://doi.org/10.60787/tnhj.v24i3.881

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