Knowledge of cervical cancer preventive strategies among market women in Nigeria

Educational intervention on knowledge of cervical cancer and uptake of Pap smear test among market women in Niger State, Nigeria

Cervical cancer is the most common female genital tract carcinoma worldwide. It is increasingly becoming the leading carcinoma seen among women in the developing world. The aim of our study was to showcase the effect of educational intervention on the knowledge of cervical cancer and subsequently the uptake of Pap smear test amongst market women in Niger state, Nigeria. The state has a rich net...

Community education on cervical cancer amongst market women in an urban area of Lagos, Nigeria.

BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of carcinoma among women worldwide, accounting for about 12% of all cancers. Tragically, studies have shown generally low awareness levels on its symptoms, risk factors and prevention. This study evaluated the effect of a health education program on knowledge of cervical cancer amongst women at risk in Africa. METHOD This study was co...

Knowledge and Beliefs of Breast Self-Examination and Breast Cancer among Market Women in Ibadan, South West, Nigeria

BACKGROUND In most resource constrained settings like Nigeria, breast self-examination self-breast examination (BSE) is culturally acceptable, religious friendly and attracts no cost. Women's knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer and its management may contribute significantly to medical help-seeking behaviours. This study aimed to assess knowledge and beliefs of BSE among market women. M...

Cervical cancer among Aboriginal women in Canada.

Knowledge, Attitude and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Secondary School Teachers in Osogbo, Southwest Nigeria

Cervical cancer is the second cause of cancer death after breast cancer among Nigerian women till date which is not in developed world due to availability of screening and its high uptake in these regions of the world. Various studies have been carried out across different ethnic and professional groups except among the teachers in high schools which can be classified as elites in the society. ...