Awareness and Practices Related to Cervical Cancer among Females in Saudi Arabia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15460584 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heba Zahid (0000-0003-0131-8195, Taibah University, corresponding author), Alma B Qarah (Taibah University), Amal M Alharbi (Taibah University), Arwa E Alomar (Taibah University), Shaimaa A Almubarak (0000-0001-9338-2877, Taibah University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1455-1455 |
| Publication date | 2022-01-27 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19031455 |
| PMID | 35162471 |
| OpenAlex | W4210292043 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 26 |
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common risk factor for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be prevented with vaccination and early screening methods using pap smears. However, the acceptance of these approaches can be affected by the awareness level of the population. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess knowledge and practices related to cervical cancer among women in the Al Madinah Province in Saudi Arabia. A total of 1489 responses were included in the analysis. The median awareness score related to cervical cancer was eight out of 20 points. Vaginal bleeding, dyspareunia, and leg pain were correctly identified by 79.8%, 43.7%, and 19.3% of the women, respectively. Thirty-four percent of the study sample knew that the sexually transmitted virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 44.6% were able to correctly identify pap smear as a screening tool, and 12.6% knew that there was a HPV vaccine. This study revealed a low to moderate awareness level toward cervical cancer, pap smear, and HPV vaccine. Thus, awareness campaigns are urgently needed to increase the awareness level for early detection and prevention of the disease
Cancer · Cervical cancer · Cross-sectional study · Disease · Environmental health · Family medicine · Gynecology · Human papilloma virus · Obstetrics · Pathology · Population · Vaccination · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening · Medicine · Immunology · Internal Medicine
| Citations per year | 0.75 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2022 - 2025 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |