Understanding and Responsiveness Level about Cervical Cancer and its Avoidance among Young Women of Pakistan

Khan, Ghulam Jilany; Naeem, Hafiza Sadaf; Khan, Sara; Jamshaid, Talha; Sajid, Muhammad Imran; Bashir, Irfan; Jamshaid, Muhammad

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저자정보: Khan, Ghulam Jilany (Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Central Punjab, and Community Pharmacy Section, New Mehmood Pharmacy) Naeem, Hafiza Sadaf (Pharmacoeconomics Section, New Mehmood Pharmacy Lahore) Khan, Sara (University College of Pharmacy, University of the Punjab) Jamshaid, Talha (University of Lyon) Sajid, Muhammad Imran (Faculty of Pharmacy [FOP], University of Central Punjab, and Community Pharmacy Section, New Mehmood Pharmacy) Bashir, Irfan (Faculty of Pharmacy [FOP], University of Central Punjab, and Community Pharmacy Section, New Mehmood Pharmacy) Jamshaid, Muhammad (Faculty of Pharmacy [FOP], University of Central Punjab, and Community Pharmacy Section, New Mehmood Pharmacy)

저널정보: 아시아태평양암예방학회 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP 제15권 제12호

발행연도: 2014.1

수록면: 4,877 - 4,883 (7page)

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Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality amongst the gynecological cancers worldwide, especially in developing countries. There are few to no initial symptoms and signs. This study was conducted to assess the awareness level of young Pakistani women about cervical cancer and to educate them about this deadly disease. A detailed questionnaire regarding demographic data and information about cervical cancer was distributed in different cities of Punjab. A total of 873 women took part in this survey and 70.1 percent were totally unaware of this cancer. Only 8.5% of the whole surveyed population knew accurately about cancer of cervix, 7% of the surveyed respondents correctly specified the human papilloma virus as the causative agent. Only 5.2% respondents were able to identify the Pap smear test as a diagnostic measure. Out of all the surveyed population only 4.3% of individuals were found to be vaccinated against this disease and the majority was found from the medical profession. Medical professionals, students, working women, housewives and uneducated individuals took active part in this survey. This study demonstrates a low level of awareness among Pakistani women and a need for an active campaign by media and government to increase understanding as well as introducing measures for improved prevention and treatment of cervical cancer.

#Cervical cancer #Pap smear test #human papilloma virus #vaccination #Pakistan

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Khan, Ghulam Jilany

소속기관 Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Central Punjab, and Community Pharmacy Section, New Meh