| Autor: |
Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Chidozie Joakin Nwaokoro, Gregory Ndubeze Iwuoha, Chiagoziem Ogazirilem Emerole, Amarachi Jovita Akawi, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Ikechukwu Nosike Simplicius Dozie |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, Vol 28, Iss , Pp 100392- (2021) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2468-2942 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.100392 |
| Popis: |
Background: Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women globally, and it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries such as Nigeria. The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception on cervical cancer screening among women attending ante-natal clinic in Owerri West, south eastern Nigeria. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a random sampling technique among 231 respondents attending ante-natal clinic in a cluster of 4 selected public primary healthcare centres. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection, and data obtained was analysed using a descriptive technique, while the chi-square test was used to test for the influence of age and education level on cervical cancer screening. Results: The result showed that there was a high level of awareness (68.8%) of cervical cancer screening. The majority of women (122 (52.8%)) received this information from friends. Although the majority of the participants had heard about the screening, few of them had basic information on the cause of the disease 44 (19%), prevention 32 (13.9%), risk factors 48 (20.8%) and treatment (23.4%) of the disease. Of the 231 women, 59 (25.5%) strongly agreed they were too young to have cervical cancer and hence there was no need for the screening, while a greater proportion (53 (22.9%)) agreed that the screening is only meant for older women (30–45 years). Expensive cost of screening (68 (29.4%)) and invasion of privacy by male doctors (34.6%) were also strong reasons for avoiding screening. The study revealed strong influence of age (χ2 = 104.37; DF = 10; P |
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