scholarly journals Vietnamese American women’s beliefs and perceptions on cervical cancer, cervical cancer screening, and cancer prevention vaccines: A community-based participatory study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Connie Kim Yen Nguyen-Truong ◽  
Kim Quy Vo Nguyen ◽  
Thai Hien Nguyen ◽  
Tuong Vy Le ◽  
Anthony My Truong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vietnamese American

The Influence of Health Literacy on Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Practices among Female Undergraduates at a University in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Joseph Ayamolowo ◽  
Lydia Feyisayo Akinrinde ◽  
Monisola Omoyeni Oginni ◽  
Love Bukola Ayamolowo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Screening ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The global incidence of cancer is rising, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries have the worst figures. However, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and cervical cancer screening practices remains poor in these regions. This study assessed the concept of health literacy as a potential determinant of knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening practices among female undergraduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 female undergraduates at a university in southwest Nigeria. A validated questionnaire composed of subscales on nine components of health literacy, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention, and cervical cancer screening practices was used for data collection. The majority of the respondents obtained a high score on most of the components of health literacy and 66% had good knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Only 11% demonstrated good practices of Pap smear testing. Of all the components of health literacy, “feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers” (OR = 0.075; 95% CI [0.036–0.115]; p = 0.015) and “understanding health information well enough to know what to do” (OR = 0.055; 95% CI [0.006–0.104]; p = 0.029) were significantly associated with knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Out of the major challenges related to cervical cancer screening among undergraduates, the feeling of being at risk (OR = 4.71; p < 0.05) and uncomfortable experiences from past screening (OR = 0.12; p < 0.05) were significantly associated with going for cervical cancer screening. The study concluded that levels of health literacy influenced knowledge of cervical cancer prevention among female undergraduates, but it did not affect their engagement in cervical cancer screening practices.

A pilot study of community-based self-sampling for HPV testing among non-attenders of cervical cancer screening programs in El Salvador

2017 ◽  
Vol 138 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bari Laskow ◽  
Ruben Figueroa ◽  
Karla M. Alfaro ◽  
Isabel C. Scarinci ◽  
Elizabeth Conlisk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
El Salvador ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Hpv Testing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Screening Programs

scholarly journals Uptake and acceptability of human papillomavirus self-sampling in rural and remote Aboriginal communities: Evaluation of a nurse-led community engagement model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegan Dutton ◽  
Jo Marjoram ◽  
Shellie Burgess ◽  
Laurinne Campbell ◽  
Anne Vail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Rural And Remote ◽  
Service Model ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Aboriginal Women ◽  
Never Screened

Abstract Background: Aboriginal women experience disproportionately higher rates of cervical cancer mortality yet are less likely to participate in screening for early detection. This study sought to determine whether a community-based HPV self-sampling service model can effectively recruit never-screened and under-screened Aboriginal women to participate in cervical cancer screening; assess the clinical outcomes; and explore the acceptability of the model from the perspective of the participants.Methods: Aboriginal women aged 25-69 years of age were recruited from eight rural and remote communities in New South Wales, Australia to participate in HPV self-sampling via a community-based service model. Outcome measures were: number of women screened by HPV self-sampling, their prior cervical screening status (under-screened or never-screened), clinical outcomes and participation in follow-up pathways of care, and satisfaction with the service model.Results: In total, 215 women conducted a HPV self-sampling test and 200 evaluation surveys were completed. One-fifth of participants (n=46) were never-screened and one-third (n=69) were under-screened. Many were unsure of their screening status. Nine women were HPV 16/18 positive and eight had completed all follow up by the conclusion of the study. A further 30 women tested positive for a high risk type other than HPV 16/18 (HPV other), of which 14 had completed follow up at the conclusion of the study. Satisfaction with the HPV self-sampling kit, the process of self-sampling and the service model was high (>92% satisfied on all items). Many women had difficulty understanding their official HPV results and placed high importance on the nurse explaining it to them.Conclusions: A community-based service model that respects Aboriginal Women’s Business can effectively recruit under-screened and never-screened Aboriginal women to complete cervical cancer screening. Furthermore, this service model supports them to complete recommended follow-up care and engage with their local existing health services.

scholarly journals Scaling up community-based cervical cancer screening in Cameroon employing a single visit approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (9) ◽  
pp. 1455-1457
Author(s):  
Damien Grohar ◽  
Pierre Vassilakos ◽  
Khadidja Benkortbi ◽  
Evelyn Tincho ◽  
Bruno Kenfack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Scaling Up ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Single Visit

scholarly journals A public health approach to cervical cancer screening in Africa through community‐based self‐administered HPV testing and mobile treatment provision

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (22) ◽  
pp. 8701-8712
Author(s):  
Miriam Nakalembe ◽  
Philippa Makanga ◽  
Andrew Kambugu ◽  
Miriam Laker‐Oketta ◽  
Megan J. Huchko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Hpv Testing ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Treatment Provision
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