Download or read book HPV and Cervical Cancer Knowledge Belief Systems and Screening Practices of Undergraduate Women at the University of Texas at El Paso written by Kylene Kilgore and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding HPV and Cervical Cancer Among Lakota Women Living on the Pine Ridge Reservation and Cultural Practices Most Predictive of Cervical Cancer Preventive Measures written by Dawn M. Bowker and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is responsible for more than 90% of cervical cancers. Lakota women in the Northern Plains have a higher incidence of HPV infection not preventable by the HPV vaccine demonstrating the need for continued preventive measures including Pap smear screening and condom use. The purpose of this quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study was to examine the relationships between (a) what Lakota women know and believe about HPV and cervical cancer, (b) Lakota cultural practices, and (c) cervical cancer preventive measures. The HPV and cervical cancer knowledge and beliefs and cultural practices most predictive preventive measures were assessed using the Lakota women and cervical cancer instrument (Bowker, 2017). The instrument was developed, in part, with the assistance of Lakota tribal members reviewed the instrument for cultural validity. Reliability and internal consistency of the instrument met the criteria with Cronbach's alpha (>.70). The Lakota Women and Cervical Cancer instrument had an overall reliability of .743. The combined cultural practice questions (n=11) had a reliability with Cronbach's alpha of .832; the ceremony questions (n=5) had a reliability of .719 and reliability of the language questions (n=4) was .846. Participants include 89 Lakota women age 18 to 25 years who live on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis were used to examine what Lakota women know and understand to be true about HPV and cervical cancer and their participation in Lakota practices, namely language and ceremony. The study revealed inaccuracies with the Lakota women's knowledge and beliefs related to HPV and cervical cancer and preventive measures and that cervical cancer knowledge and beliefs (p=.001) was a stronger predictor of preventive measures than HPV knowledge and beliefs (p=.125). In regards to traditional Lakota ceremony, the research identified three significant findings, the Hunkapi and HPV vaccine receipt (p=.03), participation in the Isnati and condom use (p=.01), and Lakota language spoken in home and getting recommended Pap smears (p=.00).
Download or read book Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Control written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2006 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most women who die from cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries, are in the prime of their life. They may be raising children, caring for their family, and contributing to the social and economic life of their town or village. Their death is both a personal tragedy, and a sad and unnecessary loss to their family and their community. Unnecessary, because there is compelling evidence, as this Guide makes clear, that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Unfortunately, the majority of women in developing countries still do not have access to cervical cancer prevention programmes. The consequence is that, often, cervical cancer is not detected until it is too late to be cured. An urgent effort is required if this situation is to be corrected. This Guide is intended to help those responsible for providing services aimed at reducing the burden posed by cervical cancer for women, communities and health systems. It focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by health care providers, at different levels of care.
Download or read book HPV Knowledge and Cervical Cancer Prevention in Women written by Kymberlee A. Montgomery and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Assessment of College Women s Knowledge Perceptions and Preventive Behaviors Regarding Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer written by Kimberly Ingledue and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Due to an increase in Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, health educators were challenged with the task of increasing knowledge, perceived threat and preventive behaviors among college women. It had been implied that cervical cancer was causally related to infection with HPV. During the 1990's HPV infection had become an epidemic due in part to an increase in the number of sexual partners and a decrease in age at initiation of sexual activity. This trend indicated a rising wave of cancer of the cervix, and hence the critical importance of mass cancer screening. Misconceptions about susceptibility, severity and a lack of knowledge increased risk of cervical cancer. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship among college women's knowledge, perceptions and behaviors regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. This study surveyed 430 college women ages 18 through 30 from the University of Cincinnati. Significant findings were determined from this study. The first was that as knowledge increased, perceived severity decreased. This indicated that women who were more informed about cervical cancer believed that cervical cancer was easily cured if found in the early stages. The second was that as the number of sexual partners increased, perceived susceptibility increased; therefore, engaging in risky behavior made women believe they were more susceptible to HPV/cervical cancer. Another significant finding was that as knowledge, perceived susceptibility and perceived severity increased, the percentage of women obtaining a yearly Pap test increased. The results of this study contributed to greater awareness and prevention of HPV /cervical cancer, and established targeted areas for future health promotion and education efforts. Health education professionals have the opportunity to impact HPV/cervical cancer rates by increasing the amount and quality of education and by continuing to participate in research on this important issue.
Download or read book College Women s Attitudes Behaviors and Beliefs Regarding the HPV Vaccine written by Rosemary M. Caron and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Cervical cancer is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among women. Purpose: College women may be at risk for contracting HPV based on their sexual behavior. An exploratory analysis was conducted, following the release of the HPV vaccine, Gardasil[R], to (1) determine awareness of HPV and Gardasil[R], (2) assess attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs about the HPV vaccine, and (3) identify information sources that college women are accessing. Methods: A cross-sectional study of college women (n=293) enrolled in a Northeastern university voluntarily completed a self-administered questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs about HPV and the HPV vaccine. Statistical analyses include descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlations, and paired sample t-tests. Results: Sexually active respondents would recommend the HPV vaccine to others and disagree that HPV vaccination would encourage risky sexual behavior. Yet, "need more information" is the predominant reason respondents would not get the HPV vaccine if it were offered for free. Discussion: Correlations are identified on how self-reported knowledge influenced attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs regarding the HPV vaccine. Translation to Health Education Practice: These findings should assist health educators in developing integrated public health education efforts for HPV vaccination that are targeted towards this at-risk population. (Contains 2 tables and 1 note.).
Download or read book Women at Risk written by Gregory Henderson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a leading expert in pathology, this important book explains one of the most dangerous, yet relatively unknown, sexually transmitted diseases--human papillomavirus (HPV), the primary cause of cervical cancer.
Download or read book Risk Factors Knowledge and Beliefs about Cervical Cancer Screening and Screening Practices Among Appalachian Women written by Emese Meszaros and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Beliefs and Their Effects on Stage of Change Among Mexican and Mexican American Women in El Paso Texas written by Andrea Lynne Heckert and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cultural Beliefs Influencing Cervical Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Asian Indians in the U S written by Regina Jillapalli and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Asian Indians (AIs) are among the top three fastest-growing Asian minority populations in the United States, they fall short of the Healthy People 2020 cervical cancer screening target goals, with rates averaging approximately 70% compared to 83% among non-Hispanic Whites (American Cancer Society, 2016). Also, most cervical cancers can be prevented by the HPV vaccine. Therefore, purpose of the study was to explore the influence of cultural beliefs on cervical cancer screening (known colloquially as a pap smear) behaviors and HPV vaccinations among AIs. A qualitative descriptive ethnographic design was used to explore the cultural impact on cervical cancer screening behaviors among Asian Indian women (AIW). A purposive sample of 15 AIW aged 21 to 49 were interviewed. Data analysis revealed five themes that influenced cervical cancer screenings (pap smears) among these women, namely locus of control, concept of health, "no sex before marriage," awareness, and body image. A strong internal locus of control, a sense of being healthy, awareness (i.e., knowledge about cervical cancer and its prevention), and a positive body image facilitated cervical cancer screening behaviors. An external locus of control, belief that health is not a priority, "no sex before marriage," and a low body image became barriers to cervical cancer screening behavior. Despite AIWs' cultural beliefs, being employed, having health insurance, and receiving recommendations from their providers each had a positive influence on cervical cancer screening. Infections from the human papilloma virus (HPV) is a major cause of cervical cancers. Awareness about human papillomavirus (HPV) and recommendation from providers increased the likelihood of receiving and/or giving permission for their children, both boys and girls, to get the HPV vaccine. Lack of or limited knowledge about HPV and the concept of "no sex before marriage" were barriers to receiving and/or giving permission for their children to receive HPV vaccinations. This study's findings revealed current issues with cancer prevention educational programs. The findings also inform future research regarding the development of culturally-sensitive educational interventions to address cervical cancer screening behaviors among AIW
Download or read book Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine written by Samantha D. Gottlieb and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine, medical anthropologist S.D. Gottlieb explores how the vaccine Gardasil—developed against the most common sexually-transmitted infection, human papillomavirus (HPV)—was marketed primarily as a cervical cancer vaccine. Gardasil quickly became implicated in two pre-existing debates—about adolescent sexuality and pediatric vaccinations more generally. Prior to its market debut, Gardasil seemed to offer female empowerment, touting protection against HPV and its potential for cervical cancer. Gottlieb questions the marketing pitch’s vaunted promise and asks why vaccine marketing unnecessarily gendered the vaccine’s utility, undermining Gardasil’s benefit for men and women alike. This book demonstrates why in the ten years since Gardasil’s U.S. launch its low rates of public acceptance have their origins in the early days of the vaccine dissemination. Not Quite a Cancer Vaccine addresses the on-going expansion in U.S. healthcare of patients-as-consumers and the ubiquitous, and sometimes insidious, health marketing of large pharma.
Download or read book What Every Woman Should Know about Cervical Cancer written by Nenad Markovic and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-05-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent introduction of HPV vaccines has raised hopes for immunization against cervical cancer and for the first time in the history of humanity for eradication of one malignant disease. This new “opportunity” has changed many current views on cervical cancer prevention, control diagnosis and treatment. Many canons and guidelines became subject of review and many revisions are coming. This book is intended to summarize most of these events and to present them to all women in a language understandable by the eneral public. We expect the book will bring all readers the rationale for optimism and will provide guidance as how to gain knowledge and skills for critical thinking and making an educated decision when it will be necessary in their lives.
Download or read book College Females Sexual Knowledge Beliefs and Behaviors Related to the Prevention of Human Papillomavirus written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been causally related to the vast majority of cervical cancer cases worldwide. In the United States, these cases have become epidemic among women aged 15 to 29, college-age women. Although there has been a preponderance of sexual health information and pro-preventative sexual health behavior messages, rates of HPV and other sexually transmitted infections still increase. High mortality rates due to cervical cancer, the second leading cancer in women in this country, are indicative of the increasing HPV trend. Health Educators and medical professionals are currently challenged with the initiative to spread awareness about the risk factors for the contraction of HPV (e.g. multiparity and unprotected sexual intercourse) and the development of cervical cancer (e.g. use of the Pap tests as screening and diagnostic mechanisms) in order to enhance the community's protection by addressing misconceptions about safer sex, susceptibility to and severity of infection. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge levels of college-age women with regard to HPV, and to assess the knowledge and preventative sexual behaviors utilized by college-aged women with regard to the female condom and male condom. This study surveyed 306 college-age women ages 18 through 32 from an urban, midwestern university. A key significant finding was determined from this study: although the women demonstrated adequate to high knowledge of HPV, their self-reported behaviors did not indicate a high level of protective measures. This study demonstrates that knowledge is not alone sufficient to enhance behavioral protection (e.g. protected sexual intercourse, regular Pap tests, number of sexual partners within the last year). Knowledge may not match behavior in this case for the enhancement of sexual health. The results of this study contributed to an increased awareness and prevention of HPV, and demonstrated the importance of Health Promotion and Education efforts in order to encourage behavior and knowledge, for the community's protection. Target areas were established for future health promotion and education efforts, such as an increased focus on the discovery of barriers to preventative sexual behaviors and on individual self-efficacy about communication in sexual relationships that are contributing factors.
Download or read book Cervical Cancer written by Dr Tay Sun Kuie and published by Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cervical Cancer written by Kris Hirschmann and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2010-02-19 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the National Cancer Institute, Cervical cancer can usually be cured if it is found and treated in the early stages. This crucial volume will aid your readers in understanding this disease. Readers will learn what causes it, and how it is detected and treated. This book also explores prevention and future challenges. Personal narratives are also shared and fast fact information is presented through graphs and charts.
Download or read book Evaluation of a Community based Cervical Cancer Education Program on Perceptions and Knowledge of Screening Among Low income Hispanic Women written by Claudia Lozano and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recent Topics on Prevention Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Cervical Cancer written by Daisuke Aoki and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
