Knowledge, Awareness and Attitude on HPV Infection, Cervical Cancer Screening and HPV Vaccine Among Female Students at St. Augustine University Tanzania Mwanza.
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TextPublication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : Website: www.bugando.ac.tz : ©2018Description: xi; 38 Pages; includes references and appendicesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: HPV is one of the most sexually transmitted infections. More than 90% of cervical reports worldwide are due to HPV. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in Tanzania. WHO recommends vaccination for girls and that women over 21 years should undergo routine cervical cancer checks after every 3 years, or get vaccinated before the age of 26 years.
Methodology: cross sectional study was done which involved 350 female university students. Data was collected using a standardized closed questionnaire through convenience sampling. Data was collected from May to June 2018. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 20.
Results: participants were generally (66%) aware about cervical cancer, HPV, its vaccine and PAP smear test. Only 39(11%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge. general attitude was positive (76%) towards HPV and related issues.
Discussion: although there was general awareness among the population, adequate knowledge was poor. Awareness could be due to recent introduction of cervical cancer vaccines into the country and its campaigns. This is supported by the fact that many of the participants had received their information from mass media and campaigns as well as health practitioners. Positive attitude indicated a willingness to participate and can reflect good uptake of the vaccine as well as a need for proper education.
Conclusion: there was poor level of knowledge on HPV and cervical cancer related issues but awareness and attitude towards them was positive. This reflects willingness to learn and take part in preventative measures.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 2 | UD0138 |
Abstract:
Background: HPV is one of the most sexually transmitted infections. More than 90% of cervical reports worldwide are due to HPV. Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in Tanzania. WHO recommends vaccination for girls and that women over 21 years should undergo routine cervical cancer checks after every 3 years, or get vaccinated before the age of 26 years.
Methodology: cross sectional study was done which involved 350 female university students. Data was collected using a standardized closed questionnaire through convenience sampling. Data was collected from May to June 2018. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 20.
Results: participants were generally (66%) aware about cervical cancer, HPV, its vaccine and PAP smear test. Only 39(11%) of the respondents had adequate knowledge. general attitude was positive (76%) towards HPV and related issues.
Discussion: although there was general awareness among the population, adequate knowledge was poor. Awareness could be due to recent introduction of cervical cancer vaccines into the country and its campaigns. This is supported by the fact that many of the participants had received their information from mass media and campaigns as well as health practitioners. Positive attitude indicated a willingness to participate and can reflect good uptake of the vaccine as well as a need for proper education.
Conclusion: there was poor level of knowledge on HPV and cervical cancer related issues but awareness and attitude towards them was positive. This reflects willingness to learn and take part in preventative measures.
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