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VOL. 9, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Cervical cancer screening compliance among women of childbearing age in a teaching hospital, South-South, Nigeria
Authors
Ezekiel R, Madume AK, Kua PL, Woko CN, Lawrence AS
Abstract
Cervical cancer
contributes to the burden of maternal morbidity and mortality apart from breast
cancer making it a public health concern. This study aims to assess the
compliance of women of childbearing age to cervical cancer screening in Rivers
State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. A descriptive
cross-sectional design and structured questionnaires were used to collect data
from the registered women of childbearing age at Rivers State University
Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. A total of 146 women of childbearing age in
RSUTH participated in the study. The findings revealed that, a greater
percentage (68.5%) of the participants have heard of cervical cancer screening
but not all of the participants acknowledged that they know the type of cervical
cancer screening. Results showed that only a handful of the participants
(35.6%) have presented themselves for cervical cancer screening. In conclusion,
the women of childbearing age attending Rivers State University Teaching
Hospital have a high level of awareness about cervical cancer screening
services, but they have negative perceptions of cervical cancer screening
services therefore their utilization of cervical cancer screening services is
low. The study recommended that health professionals and educators make use of
every chance to talk to women of childbearing age about taking preventative
health measures, such as using screening programs to avoid cervical cancer.
Emphasis should be placed on the correction of misconceptions regarding
cervical cancer screening.
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Pages:50-55
How to cite this article:
Ezekiel R, Madume AK, Kua PL, Woko CN, Lawrence AS "Cervical cancer screening compliance among women of childbearing age in a teaching hospital, South-South, Nigeria". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 9, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 50-55
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