ArticleJournal of oncology2019
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Cervical Cancer and Screening amongst Female Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Healthcare providers' knowledge, attitude, and practice towards cervical cancer screening in Sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Pooled it
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- Factors that contribute to women's reluctance to undergo cervical cancer screening in clinics of Limpopo Province, South Africa.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Unlocking prevention: the role of health literacy in cervical cancer screening: community nursing perspective.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Exploring Recent Trends in Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake in Tanzania.The East African health research journal · 2025Article
- A cross-sectional assessment of cervical cancer vaccination and screening among women of reproductive age living with HIV in North Central States, Nigeria.The Pan African medical journal · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus and cervical cancer prevention among women in the Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
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- Community barriers towards implementing cervical screening programs in Saudi Arabia.Journal of education and health promotion · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Practices, and Perceptions of the Healthcare Providers on Cervical Cancer Screening Among HIV-Positive Women at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Lira City.BioMed research international · 2025Article
- Overview of female healthcare providers' outlooks on cervical cancer screening: a narrative review.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Review
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundCervical cancer is a potentially preventable disease if appropriate screening and prophylactic strategies are employed. However, lack of knowledge and awareness can result in underutilization of the preventive strategies. Healthcare professionals with adequate knowledge play a huge role in influencing the beliefs and practices of the general public in a positive way. We assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cervical cancer and screening amongst female healthcare professionals at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Saudi Arabia.
methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study on female healthcare professionals at KFMC. Data were collected using a predesigned, tested, and self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included specific sections to test the participants' knowledge, attitude, and practices related to cervical cancer and its screening. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics.
resultsData from 395 participants were included in the final analysis. The majority of the study participants were nurses (
conclusionsOur study population showed poor knowledge of cervical cancer as a disease. The participants had a fair knowledge of Pap smear testing, but only a quarter of the cohort had undergone testing themselves. This study highlights the need for formal educational programs for the healthcare workers at KFMC specifically to improve their knowledge regarding the risk factors and early signs and symptoms of cervical cancer.
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