Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Among Female Librarians in Imo State, Nigeria

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Abstract Purpose: to assess the cervical cancer knowledge of female librarians in Imo State. The assessment was in terms of the risk factors; signs and symptoms, screening and control. Design: It was a descriptive survey of female librarians in Nigeria. Findings: Female librarians have very poor knowledge of cervical cancer health in all its ramifications. And up-take was abysmally low (5%). Urgent intervention is needed to raise their awareness. Originality/Value: It is the first survey of librarians’ cervical cancer health literacy in Nigeria. Data collected provides good bases for intervention and policy. Keywords: Librarians, cervical cancer, health literacy, cervical cancer literacy, health information, female librarians. Paper Type: Original research article

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