Cervical cancer knowledge and attitude among a cohort of female schoolteachers in Salem city – a cross-sectional survey
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Authors
Lakshmi, S. Venkata
Lakshmi, K. Priya Deepa
Bharath, C.
Saravanan, N.
Shaik, Sabiha Shaheen
Nagilla, Jithender
Issue Date
2022-07-22
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Attitude , Cervical Cancer , India , Knowledge , Schoolteachers
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Abstract
The present study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of female schoolteachers toward cervical cancer.
Materials and Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 256 Government female schoolteachers aged 22–60 years in Salem city, Tamil Nadu. A self-administered questionnaire which assessed the levels of knowledge (6 items) and attitude (4 items) regarding cervical cancer was employed and responses were recorded on a three-point Likert scale. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20.0.
Results:
Overall adequate knowledge and good attitude regards to cervical cancer was observed among 60% and 66.8% of schoolteachers, respectively. Participants in the age range of 31–45 years (p = 0.007), primary schoolteachers (p = 0.004) and Hindus (p = 0.001) displayed significantly adequate levels of knowledge compared to their respective counterpart. Likewise, based on attitude subjects possessing postgraduation (p = 0.001) and middle schoolteachers (p = 0.009) had significant good attitude scores. Significant linear correlation was observed knowledge with class teacher (r = 0.136, P = 0.03) and religion (r = 0.208, P = 0.001) whereas attitude with qualification (r = 0.165, P = 0.008) and class teacher (r = 0.206, P = 0.001) which are positive predictors. Moreover, knowledge had a significant positive correlation with attitude (r = 1.000, P = 0.000).
Conclusion:
Primary care physicians partnering network with schoolteachers having adequate knowledge and good attitude acts as a workforce to support cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus vaccination.
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Citation
Venkata Lakshmi, S., Deepa Lakshmi, K. P., Bharath, C., Saravanan, N., Shaik, S. S., & Nagilla, J. (2022). Cervical cancer knowledge and attitude among a cohort of female schoolteachers in Salem city - A cross-sectional survey. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 11(7), 3459–3464. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2168_21
Publisher
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care