Knowledge about HPV and screening of cervical cancer among women from the metropolitan region of natal, Brazil
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Authors
Lima, Érika Galvão
Lima, Diego Breno Soares de
Miranda, Cleine Aglacy Nunes
Pereira, Valeska Santana de Sena
Azevedo, Jenner Chrystian Veríssimo de
Araújo, Josélio Maria Galvão de
Fernandes, Thales Allyrio Araújo de Medeiros
Azevedo, Paulo Roberto Medeiros de
Fernandes, José Veríssimo
Issue Date
2013-03-31
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Knowledge about HPV , Screening of Cervical Cancer , Women , Brazil
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Abstract
Objective. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge level about HPV and screening of cervical cancer in women from the metropolitan region of Natal, Brazil. Materials and Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study involving sexually active women was conducted. The participants were submitted to a face-to-face interview, using a structured questionnaire that permitted the quantification of data and opinions of the respondents. Results. Most participants (70.9%) had poor knowledge about HPV and also the Pap test (53.0%). The high level of knowledge about HPV was associated with age, education, marital status, household income, and pregnancy, while the high level of knowledge about the Pap test proved to be associated only with education and household income. Conclusion. The results highlight the need for performing educational campaigns emphasizing the role of HPV in the etiology of cervical lesions of different degrees, including cervical cancer, as well as the importance of having a Pap test regularly to prevent these diseases.
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Citation
Lima, E. G., de Lima, D. B., Miranda, C. A., de Sena Pereira, V. S., de Azevedo, J. C., de Araújo, J. M., de Medeiros Fernandes, T. A., de Azevedo, P. R., & Fernandes, J. V. (2013). Knowledge about HPV and Screening of Cervical Cancer among Women from the Metropolitan Region of Natal, Brazil. ISRN obstetrics and gynecology, 2013, 930479. https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/930479
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ISRN Obstetrics and Gynecology