Awareness of Cancer Cervix and its prevention with HPV vaccine in internees, final MBBS students, Nursing staff and paramedical staff in a teaching institute
Journal Title: Journal of the Indian Medical Association - Year 2019, Vol 117, Issue 2
Abstract
Aim of the study to collect information about the specific knowledge and awareness of CaCx and its seriousness & benefits of vaccination and screening. Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation (KIMS), Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh, India. In developing countries CaCx is the most common cause for morbidity and mortality in women among the gynaecological cancers. So, it is essential all the medical professional should have awareness regarding carcinoma cervix and its prevention with HPV vaccination. Hence, the study is conducted in medical professionals of KIMS which is a rural medical college. A total no of 350 were interviewed with a structured questionnaire in a cross sectional study. The group consists of internees, final MBBS students, Nurses and Paramedical staff working in KIMS. The survey has been conducted in the months of June, July, August, 2011. Out of 350 interviewed In cross sectional survey – 96.8% of respondents are aware of CaCx is a most common malignant disease in females. Only 3.1% are not aware of the disease. In 73% of respondents know the cause of CaCx, 75% know that HPV is the cause, 74.8% of respondents stated that primary prevention is possible with HPV vaccine, 81% aware secondary prevention is possible with Pap Smear. But only 0.57% have taken vaccination and only 6.5% have taken Pap Smear (only married people taken for study). This study shows the internees, students have sound knowledge about the CaCx and its prevention with Vaccination. But Nurses, Paramedical staff did not have adequate knowledge about the disease and its prevention. So they need proper health education regarding the disease
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Vuba Rama Rao, Pandula Revathi, V Karuna, Josna Jose
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