ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2016
Targeting women with free cervical cancer screening: challenges and lessons learnt from Osun state, southwest Nigeria.
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- Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening services in low-and-middle-income countries: a systematic review.BMC women's health · 2022Pooled it
- Barriers to uptake of cervical cancer screening among women in Nigeria: a systematic review.African health sciences · 2022Pooled it
- Implementation strategies to improve cervical cancer prevention in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.Implementation science : IS · 2018Pooled it
- Access to cervical cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review of barriers and opportunities.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Factors contributing to delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer in human immunodeficiency virus-positive women.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025Article
- The relationship between rural residence and cervical cancer screening in three sub-Saharan countries with different national screening policies.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- Acceptance and barriers to cervical cancer screening among mothers in a state-capital city: a descriptive cross-sectional study.Ecancermedicalscience · 2025Article
- The contribution of family physicians to primary health care: Experiences from southwest Nigeria.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2021Article
- A comparative analysis of cervical cancer prevention between Nigeria and Nordic countries that have experienced a decline in cervical cancer incidence.International health · 2021Review
- Issues in vaccinology: Present challenges and future directions.European journal of immunology · 2017Review
- Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Knowledge, Utilisation, Prevention Educational Interventions and Policy Response in Nigeria: A Scoping Review.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe study was conducted to determine the challenges and suggest solutions to conducting free cervical cancer screening among Nigerian women.
methodsAwareness was created among women groups and mass media in Osun State for women to undergo free cervical cancer screening programme. Consenting women had their socio-demographic characteristics, awareness and uptake of HPV vaccine documented and papanicolaou smear procedure done with adequate referral for treatment given where necessary.
resultsA total of 287 women had cervical cancer screening. Mean (SD) age was 51.6 (14.3) years. Most participants were urban based (87.1%), married (63.1%), had secondary education (39%) and were traders (79.1%). None of the women were aware of the preventive HPV vaccine or had been vaccinated against HPV. About 6% were pre-invasive while 0.7% had invasive cervical cancer. The highest proportions of respondents affected were young, married and had lower education. Challenges identified included poor attendance, low risk perception and logistic issues.
conclusionMost participants were urban based. There is need to decentralize cancer of cervix screening through mobile clinics and establishment of screening centres in the rural areas. Neighbour to neighbour sensitization is essential. Also, HPV vaccine should be available and affordable to all girls before sexual maturity.
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