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| Perception and Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Healthcare Professionals nn Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria |
Onoriode Benjamin Akpobasa, Mary Enatama , Vivian E. Oshodin
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Abstract:
Background: Cancer of the cervix, though the only vaccine-preventable human cancer, remains the second most common cause of cancer mortality among women in low-resource countries. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the perception and uptake of cervical cancer screening among female healthcare professionals in Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Asaba, Delta State. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving self-administered questionnaire involving 244 participants sampled through stratified proportionate sampling method. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 and intergroup comparisons were done using chi-square test. A p<0.05 level of significance was considered adequate. Result: Most of the participants were nurses 135(55.3%), followed by doctors 63(25.8%), pharmacists 18(7.4%), laboratory scientists 13(5.3%), radiographers 11(4.5), and physiotherapists 4(1.6%). The mean/SD age of the participants was 30 ± 8 years. 242 (99.2) were aware of CC while 240(98.4) were aware of CCS. 137(56.1%) while 169 (69.3%) had positive perception about CCS. Only 48 (19.7%) of the respondents had ever undergone CCS. The most common screening method used was Pap smear 40 (16.4%). Conclusion: the female healthcare professionals demonstrated a high level of awareness and positive perception but negative disposition towards cervical cancer screening.
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