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ArticleJournal of preventive medicine and hygiene2024

Impact of gender and education on cervical cancer knowledge amongst students: implications for health policies and public health strategies in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Harry Gymah Gyamfi

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Article in Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Social inequalities in cancer in Germany: a call to action.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2026
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Harry Gymah GyamfiFresenius University of Applied Sciences.

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Abstract

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a global health concern primarily caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It has a significant impact in Germany, with thousands of new diagnoses and deaths annually. Despite advancements in screening and treatment leading to improved survival rates of 65% for invasive cervical tumors, the financial burden remains substantial. Aims: The study aims to assess the impact of gender and education of Wiesbaden students towards cervical cancer and its associated health policies. Data was collected through an online questionnaire distributed with 54 students in Wiesbaden, Germany participating in the study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, including one-way ANOVA, t-tests, Kruskal-Wallis, and chi-square tests. The respondents' average age was 28.24 years, with a higher female participation. Results: Education level did not significantly influence perceptions of ideal vaccination age (p < 0.581). Females and males perceived a lower number of vaccine doses (< 3) required compared to the standard. Education level showed a moderate association with knowledge of long-term complications, and gender had a moderate correlation with information sources (rho = 27, p = 0.090). Conclusion: Gender disparities did not significantly impact knowledge of cervical cancer. Public health programs should consider education levels and tailor interventions to all age groups and genders.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PolicyStudentsUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdolescentAdultEducational StatusFemaleGermanyHumansMalePapillomavirus InfectionsPapillomavirus VaccinesPublic HealthSex FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesPapillomavirus VaccinesCervical cancerHealth policiesHuman papillomavirus (HPV)Screening

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