Nursing methods in the prevention of cervical cancer
Brand, Linda; Kallioinen, Erika; Lindström, Miisa (2024)
2024
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The aim of this study is to prioritize the prevention of HPV, as untreated infections can lead to the development of cervical cancer. Health care professionals play a crucial role in reducing the impact of human papilloma virus through various means, ranging from education to physical examinations. Specifically, health care professionals can initiate the prevention process by providing accurate and informative sexual health education at an early age, emphasizing the importance of protection during sexual activities. Early prevention can also include educating individuals about the availability of HPV vaccination prior to sexual activity. Beyond education, regular sexual health screenings are available in later stages of life. The frequency of these screenings varies by country, but typically, individuals are invited for examination between the ages 25 and 30. During these examinations, medical professionals perform a PAP smear to detect any cellular changes that could indicate the development of cancer.
The research question guiding this study is: What are the nursing methods in the prevention of cervical cancer? This study includes a literature review of 10 articles addressing cervical cancer, screening, treatment, HPV infection, and global prevalence. The findings suggest that preventing human papilloma virus infection is key to preventing cervical cancer and emphasize the importance of health promotion and awareness among health care professionals.
The research question guiding this study is: What are the nursing methods in the prevention of cervical cancer? This study includes a literature review of 10 articles addressing cervical cancer, screening, treatment, HPV infection, and global prevalence. The findings suggest that preventing human papilloma virus infection is key to preventing cervical cancer and emphasize the importance of health promotion and awareness among health care professionals.