Yuvarani, Nasreen N. N, Saraswathi K. Acceptance of Cervical Cancer Screening Methods. Biomed Pharmacol J 2015;8(October Spl Edition)

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Yuvarani, N. Nikath Nasreen and K. Saraswathi

Department of OBG, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Bharath University, CLC Works Road, Chrompet, Chennai, Tamil nadu- 600044.

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.13005/bpj/748

Abstract

Cervical carcinoma is the most common genital cancer in India and a leading cause of cancer-associated deaths, but the success of large-scale screening programs with the Pap test and the associated reduction in invasive cancer has been well described in developed nations. We determined the level of knowledge of cervical cancer, awareness, and attitude toward the cervical screening program in Chennai. Between  April 1, 2014, and April 31, 2015, we studied the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of patients at Sree balaji medical college and hospital,Chromepet,Chennai, tertiary institution concerning cervical cancer and screening methods using a self-administered questionnaire. Of the 255 patients surveyed, data were complete in 238 (93.3%); 112 (47.1%) had heard of cervical cancer, while 94 (39.5%) knew about the Pap test, with health professionals being their most frequent source of information. Fifty-nine (24.9%) had had a prior Pap test, while after counseling on cervical cancer and the screening methods, 213 (89.5%) were ready for routine periodic screening if given the opportunity. Nineteen (8%) would still refuse due to various reasons, and six (2.5%) were not sure. Age and marital status did not influence their knowledge, but the level of education and occupation were found to positively influence their knowledge of cervical cancer and their acceptance of the Pap test. This study shows repeated counseling, being compassionate to the patients and maintaining their privacy will encourage more number of patients to undergo screening procedures, so as to reverse the morbidity and mortality associated with cervical cancer.