ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2020
Knowledge of Risk Factors, Symptoms and Barriers to Seeking Medical Help for Cervical Cancer among Omani Women Attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital.
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- Barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review.BMC public health · 2025Pooled it
- Barriers, facilitators, needs, and preferences in seeking information regarding cervical cancer prevention programs among Turkish, Moroccan, and Syrian immigrant women: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2025Article
- [Obstetric-gynecological and social factors for the development of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia].Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · 2024Article
- Knowledge of cervical cancer screening among Omani women attending a university teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2024Observational
- A systematic review on factors influencing Middle Eastern women's utilization of healthcare services: The promise of mHealth.SAGE open medicine · 2024Review
- Barriers to the HPV vaccination program in the Eastern Mediterranean region: a narrative reviewJournal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association · 2023Article
- Cervical Cancer-related Knowledge and Practice among Omani Women Attending a Family Medicine and Public Health Clinic.Oman medical journal · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes among Omani woman regarding cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms as well as barriers to them seeking medical help.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018 at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in Muscat, Oman. A validated Arabic-language version of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Measure questionnaire was used to collect data from 550 Omani women visiting SQUH during the study period.
resultsA total of 490 women participated (response rate: 89.1%) in this study. Overall, the women demonstrated low levels of knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms (28.5% and 45.0%, respectively). The most frequently recognised risk factor was having many children (36.1%), while the most recognised symptom was unexplained vaginal bleeding (69.8%). Women reported that being too scared was the greatest barrier to seeking medical help (68.0%). Various factors were significantly associated with greater knowledge of cervical cancer signs and symptoms including education level (odds ratio [OR] = 2.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0-8.22;
conclusionOverall, Omani women demonstrated poor knowledge with regards to cervical cancer; in addition, they identified several emotional barriers to seeking medical help. Healthcare practitioners should reassure female patients to encourage care-seeking behaviour. A national screening programme is also recommended to increase awareness and early diagnosis of cervical cancer in Oman.
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