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Public Health

University of Kentucky

2022

Cervical cancer

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Lack Of Knowledge Is The Leading Key For The Growing Cervical Cancer Incidents In Bangladesh: A Population Based, Cross-Sectional Study, Nur E. Alam, Md. Shariful Islam, Fabia Rayyan, Humaira Nur Ifa, Md. Imam Ul Khabir, Kamal Chowdhury, A. K. M. Mohiuddin Jan 2022

Lack Of Knowledge Is The Leading Key For The Growing Cervical Cancer Incidents In Bangladesh: A Population Based, Cross-Sectional Study, Nur E. Alam, Md. Shariful Islam, Fabia Rayyan, Humaira Nur Ifa, Md. Imam Ul Khabir, Kamal Chowdhury, A. K. M. Mohiuddin

Biology Graduate Research

Introduction

Cervical cancer is the second most common gynecological cancer in Bangladesh. Lack of awareness of screening methods, risk factors, and symptoms may lead to presenting most cervical cancers at an advanced stage. We investigated knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer (CCa) among females at the Sheikh Hasina Medical College (SHMC) of Tangail district in Bangladesh.

Methods

A cross sectional survey was conducted to collect data via a structured questionnaire from SHMC during the period of February 2019 to January 2020. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge of cervical cancer were collected. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to identify …


Examining The Association Between Cervical Cancer Screenings, Health Care Access, And Socio-Demographics Among Women Of Urban/Rural Status In Kentucky, Madison Penix Jan 2022

Examining The Association Between Cervical Cancer Screenings, Health Care Access, And Socio-Demographics Among Women Of Urban/Rural Status In Kentucky, Madison Penix

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

Background: This study focuses on cervical cancer screening rates (e.g., Pap testing) among women of urban/rural status in Kentucky. Specifically, this study’s primary objective is to examine the association between cervical cancer screening rates and health care access among the women of interest. Secondarily, this study aims to identify which socio-demographic variables impact cervical cancer screening rates and health care access. The purpose of doing so is to better understand what disparities and barriers might be contributing to the suboptimal screening rates observed throughout Kentucky.

Methods: An empirical analysis utilizing secondary data from the 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey …