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ArticleBMC cancer2024

Factors related to knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding cervical cancer among Yemeni women.

Boshra Ali, Andrzej Galbarczyk, Grazyna Jasienska, Maryam Ba-Break, Hülya Gül

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Boshra AliPublic Health Department, Institute of Graduate Studies in Health Sciences, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. boshra.sasaah@gmail.com.
Andrzej GalbarczykDepartment of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
Grazyna JasienskaDepartment of Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
Maryam Ba-BreakNuffield Centre for International Health and Development, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Hülya GülIstanbul Faculty of Medicine, Public Health Department, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Abstract

backgroundCervical cancer (CxCa), although preventable, is still among the most prevalent cancers in women. Mortality from this cancer is high, especially in low-income countries where preventive strategies are often lacking. We studied the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding CxCa among Yemeni women.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 among 399 women in five major hospitals in Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires. We used logistic regression models to analyze the likelihood of hearing about CxCa, believing that CxCa is treatable and preventable, awareness of the Pap smear test, and ever having this test, in relation to participant's age, education level, working outside the household, and family history of CxCa.

resultsOnly 66.7% of the women had heard of CxCa. Women with higher education, working outside the household, and with a family history of CxCa were more likely to be aware of CxCa. Working outside the household was the only variable related to a higher likelihood of knowing that CxCa is a treatable and preventable. Furthermore, women with a family history of CxCa were more likely to have knowledge about Pap smear test and were more likely to have Pap smear test in the past.

conclusionThis study identified a low awareness of CxCa and its prevention among Yemeni women. In order to reduce the burden of CxCa in Yemen and save women's lives, it is necessary to raise women's awareness of this disease, especially among those with lower education and those not involved in work outside their homes.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPapanicolaou TestSurveys and QuestionnairesVaginal SmearsYemenYoung AdultCancer preventionCervical cancerEducationHealth literacyMarket integrationPap smear testYemen

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