AMJD Volume. 11, Issue 2 (2022)

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Oyedeji. Y.O, Oyebamiji. R.T., and Ayanyinka A.A
 

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Cervical Cancer Screening Acceptance Knowledge Nurses Lagos-Nigeria
 

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Perceived Knowledge and Screening Service Acceptance toward Cervical Cancer Reduction in Lagos State, Nigeria.

Abstract: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, which causes morbidity and mortality worldwide. Most women with cervical cancer present at an advanced stage due to a lack of knowledge about the disease and screening among the general population. There have been few studies in this area, focusing on knowledge of cervical cancer screening services among female health care providers in Nigeria, and more empirical research is needed. This study evaluated the knowledge and acceptability of cervical cancer screening among female nurses working in gbagada general hospital. The study was carried out in Lagos using survey design. A sample of 130 respondents (female nursing staff) was selected purposively. The instrument used was e-questionnaires, which consists of 29 items. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as table, frequency and percentage while the formulated hypothesis was analyzed using inferential statistics like chi-square. The result (p-value = 0.000 < alpha value =0.05) of the hypothesis tested revealed that there is a significant relationship between the length of cervical cancer screening service and acceptability. Based on the findings, it was concluded that 120(92%) perceived cervical cancer screening as one of the preventive strategies towards reduction of cervical cancer. the sampled female healthcare providers have comprehensive knowledge of cervical cancer screening, but the acceptance was low. Lack of acceptability and usage of cervical cancer screening methods may base on technical and financial constraints. The study recommended that there is a need for re-orientation for working nurses on preventive strategies for cervical cancer in available screening methods. Also, the government should mandate all female health workers to participate in cervical cancer screening.
 
 
 

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