Assessment of the knowledge of women towards - Cervical cancer in Africa
Wusiebia, Ndumbe Sydwane; Odio, Okechukwu Stephen; Armah, Regina Nredah (2024)
2024
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Cervical cancer is a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in African countries where it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. The knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer plays a crucial role in its prevention, early detection, and effective management. The purpose of this research is to produce information about cervical cancer trends within the African continent through review of published literature. The aim of this research is to describe the level of awareness of cervical cancer among African women aged 25 to 49 years, highlighting the disparities and similarities across different regions. Research Question: What knowledge do African women aged between 25-49 years have on cervical cancer?
By understanding the gaps in knowledge, appropriate interventions can be developed to improve cervical cancer outcomes in African communities.
Based on the thesis result, the knowledge about cervical cancer screening, prevention and risk factors including cervical cancer screening types were particularly poor. The result of the analysis also shows that there were women who have never heard about the existence of cervical cancer and some other women who do not know the location of cervical cancer/HPV screening and vaccination centers.
By understanding the gaps in knowledge, appropriate interventions can be developed to improve cervical cancer outcomes in African communities.
Based on the thesis result, the knowledge about cervical cancer screening, prevention and risk factors including cervical cancer screening types were particularly poor. The result of the analysis also shows that there were women who have never heard about the existence of cervical cancer and some other women who do not know the location of cervical cancer/HPV screening and vaccination centers.