9 research outputs found
Connaissance et attitude envers le cancer du col et le virus du papillome humain : Une etude pilote Nigeriane
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-choiceâfree response questionnaire designed to obtain
information on respondentsâ 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).Cette étude avait pour objectif de vérifier la connaissance
et les attitudes des citadins et des villageois Ă
lâĂ©gard du cancer du col et du VPH dans
lâarrondissement de Gwagwalada au NigĂ©ria. On a
sĂ©lectionne 400 participants ĂągĂ©s de 15 â 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 enquĂȘtĂ©s, 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 Ă groupe cible auprĂšs 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 majoritĂ© ont cru quâon ne pouvait pas
empĂȘcher. Bien que le niveau de connaissance des ISTs soit
élevé chez les citadins et les ruraux le niveau
dâemploi des prĂ©servatifs Ă©tait bas. LâĂ©tude
met en Ă©vidence la nĂ©cessitĂ© dâavoir un programme
de la communication de lâhygiĂšne bien planifiĂ© qui
porte sur les ISTs, le VPH et le cancer du dol au Nigéria (Afr J
Reprod Health 2010; 14[1]:95-108)
Knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer and human papillomavirus: A Nigerian pilot study
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-choiceâfree response questionnaire designed to obtain informationon respondentsâ 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 Nigeri.(Afr J Reprod Health 2010; 14[1]:95-108)