A study of knowledge attitude regarding cervical cancers among nursing professionals at tertiary health care center
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Gynaecology - Year 2019, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide. Aims and Objectives: To study Knowledge attitude regarding cervical cancers among nursing professionals at tertiary health care center. Methodology: The present study was conducted in KLES Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre and District Hospital Belgaum during the period of January 2010 to December 2010.The present study consisted of 400 participants done by convenient sampling. Female nursing working at KLES Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre and District Hospital Belgaum during the study period were included into the study. Participants were randomized into two groups based on institution they were working for that is Group A (Consisted of female nurses working at KLES Dr.Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre and District Hospital Belgaum) and Group B (consisted of female nurses working at District Hospital, Belgaum). The data obtained was tabulated and analyzed using rates, rations and percentages. The comparisons of change in knowledge, attitude and barrier was done using paired ‘t; test. Result: In our study we have seen that in this study most of the participants had age between 25 to 35 years (72% in group A and in group B). participants of group A significant gained knowledge about the condition (11.5%) and treatment option (21%), of the cervical cancer (p<0.05). Participants of Group A had better Knowledge about HPV infection (27% vs 24%) where as Group B outnumbered Group A about the role of HPV infection in cervical cancer. However this difference was statistically not significant (p>0.05). The change in knowledge about risk factors like Sex at early age was statistically significant (p<0.000); OC pills (p<0.000), HIV co-infection (p<0.05) but not changed significantly In Multiple partners(p>0.070); Smoking/Tobacco (p>0.120); Mosquito bite (p>0.357). Conclusion:In this study knowledge, attitude and awareness towards cervical cancer screening were poor among the health professionals from both tertiar care centre. After the health education participants of group A, who underwent a health talk session regarding cervical cancer screening gained more knowledge. But these health educational sessions should be conducted more often to have better level of recall.
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Nandan Purandare
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