Knowledge and Attitudes towards Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus: A Nigerian Pilot Study
), Layi Erinosho(2), Mustapha Jamda(3), O Olaniyi(4), Rabi Adelaiye(5), Lovett Lawson(6), Folakemi Odedina(7), Fatima Shuaibu(8), Theresa Odumuh(9), Nnenaya Isu(10), Hauwa Imam(11), Olumide Owolabi(12), Nuhu Yaqub(13), Andrew Zamani(14),
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Abstract
This study aimed to ascertain the knowledge and attitudes of urban and rural dwellers to cervical cancer and HPV in Gwagwalada Area Council of Nigeria. 400 participants aged 15-45 years were selected from Gwagwalada town and the adjourning Giri village to respond to a multi-choice–free response questionnaire designed to obtain information on respondents’ biodata, knowledge of STIs, human papilloma virus and cervical cancer, health and communication resources in their communities. This was supplemented by focus group discussions among religious and tribal groups within the urban and rural communities. We found a low level of awareness about HPV and cervical cancer which majority felt could not be prevented. Although awareness of STDs was high in both urban and rural dwellers, condom use was low. The study underscores the need for a well planned and implemented health communication and education program on STIs, HPV and cervical cancer in Nigeria (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[1]:95-108).
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Connaissance et attitude envers le cancer du col et le virus du papillome humain : Une etude pilote Nigeriane. Cette étude avait pour objectif de vérifier la connaissance et les attitudes des citadins et des villageois à l’égard du cancer du col et du VPH dans l’arrondissement de Gwagwalada au Nigéria. On a sélectionne 400 participants âgés de 15 – 45 ans venant de Gwagwalada et le village venant de Giri, pour répondre à un questionnaire libre aux choix multiples qui a été conçu pour obtenir les renseignements sur les données sur la vie des enquêtés, leur connaissance des ISTs, le virus du papillome humain et le cancer du col, la santé et les ressources de la communication dans leurs communautés. Nous avons eu des discussions à groupe cible auprès des groupes ethniques et religieux au sein des communautés urbaines et rurales. Nous avons découvert un niveau bas de conscience par rapport au VPH et au cancer du col dont la majorité ont cru qu’on ne pouvait pas empêcher. Bien que le niveau de connaissance des ISTs soit élevé chez les citadins et les ruraux le niveau d’emploi des préservatifs était bas. L’étude met en évidence la nécessité d’avoir un programme de la communication de l’hygiène bien planifié qui porte sur les ISTs, le VPH et le cancer du dol au Nigéria (Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[1]:95-108).
KEYWORDS: Human papilloma virus, cervical cancer, knowledge
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