Knowledge About Cervical Cancer, Pap Test and Barriers Towards Cervical Screening of Women in Turkey

被引：14

作者：

Yanikkerem, Emre ^{[1
]}

Goker, Asli ^{[2
]}

Piro, Nicole ^{[1
]}

Dikayak, Serife ^{[2
]}

Koyuncu, Faik Mumtaz ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Celal Bayar Univ, Sch Hlth Obstetr & Gynecol Nursing, Manisa, Turkey

[2] Celal Bayar Univ, Fac Med Obstet & Gynecol, Manisa, Turkey

来源：

JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION | 2013年 / 28卷 / 02期

关键词：

Cervical cancer; Screening; Pap test; ATTITUDES; HPV; COMMUNICATION; PERCEPTIONS; PREVENTION; AWARENESS; BELIEFS;

D O I：

10.1007/s13187-012-0409-1

中图分类号：

R73 [肿瘤学];

学科分类号：

100214 ;

摘要：

We aimed to identify knowledge about cervical cancer (CC) and Pap test (PT) and the barriers why women do not have Pap test done. The study was conducted with a sample of 1,036 women. Overall, 64.4 % had heard of CC, 43.1 % had heard about PT and 24.7 % had had a test at least once. It was determined that women had moderate knowledge of cervical cancer but poor knowledge of Pap test. Knowledge of CC and PT was significantly better among employed and single women, who had higher education, no prior delivery, a higher income level and regular gynaecological examination. Common barriers to PT were lack of awareness, being uncomfortable with the procedure and not knowing where to go for a PT. Utilization of the PT will not increase unless knowledge is improved and barriers are eliminated. Healthcare professionals are the key persons to provide both knowledge and facilities towards the goal of CC prevention.

引用

页码：375 / 383

页数：9

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