Barriers to Early Detection of Cervical Cancer among Iraqi Women in Baghdad
Abstract
Introduction: The health concern among women worldwide is cervical cancer, which currently ranks as the second to fourth most common type of cancer among women in different parts of the world. The two main causative agents of cervical cancer are human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 and 18. However, prevention is possible through early and regular screening for cervical cancer.
Objectives: Identifying and determining the knowledge and the important barriers to early detection of cervical cancer among Iraqi women in Baghdad.
Methods: In July 2022, at Al-yarmook hospital, Baghdad, a special questionnaire was distributed to 620 women to assess the barriers to early identification of carcinoma of cervix .The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 16.0.
Results: Good knowledge of the risk factors of cervical cancer was evident among most of the participants .Many barriers were reported by high percent of studied women including organization and health services barriers, psychological barriers, and lack of awareness barriers. Surprisingly, the majority of participants, have barriers related accessibility, appropriateness, privacy, and presence of female staff in early detection of cervical cancer units.
Conclusion: Although most of studied women have good knowledge, still there is considerable proportion have poor knowledge .A systematic cervical cancer awareness campaign is required .Expanding the number of cervical screening units and improving the established units and making them more feasible and accessible for all Iraqi women.
How to Cite
Ibtidaa Muhsin Obaid , Hiba D.AL-Ameri, Lamees Adnan Shubber, Ahmed Hassan Hussien . (2023). Barriers to Early Detection of Cervical Cancer among Iraqi Women in Baghdad. Advance Research Journal of Medical and Clinical Science , Vol. 9 No. 04 (2023): Advance Research Journal of medical and clinical science , 1147-1153 .
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