Awareness Level of Cervical Cancer Patients Referred to Radiation Oncology Outpatient Clinics-A Multicenter Study
Özet
ObjectiveThe study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of patients with cervical cancer referred to radiation oncology outpatient clinics in Turkey regarding screening methods and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and increase social awareness based on the findings.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to June 2022 involving 300 patients in various regions. Data on demographics, cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination knowledge, and recommendations to relatives were collected through a questionnaire-based interview. Univariate logistic regression analyzed the impact of independent variables on knowledge levels.ResultsAmong the participants, 57% were unaware of cervical cancer screening, and 66% had no knowledge of the HPV vaccine. Higher knowledge levels were associated with higher education, older age at marriage and first birth, and previous gynecological checkups. Lower knowledge levels were observed in patients treated at state institutions, with no formal education, and diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 60 or older. A significant inverse correlation was found between knowledge levels and the stage of cancer at diagnosis, with higher awareness in earlier stages.ConclusionThe study revealed limited awareness among cervical cancer patients in Turkey regarding screening and HPV vaccination. Lower knowledge levels were associated with specific demographic factors, emphasizing the importance of targeted educational campaigns to reduce the burden of cervical cancer and promote early detection. Efforts to enhance vaccination coverage and encourage early screening can significantly improve outcomes. Comprehensive awareness surveys are essential in guiding policymaking and implementing effective early detection and prevention strategies for cervical cancer.
Atıf için künye
Altinok, P., ERGEN, Ş. A., Guzeloz Capar, Z., CANYILMAZ, E., Akguen, Z., Serin, M., Akbas, C., Aktan, M., ERDİŞ, E., Kızıltunç Özmen, H., Ozyar, E., Caglar, A., Munzuroglu Ak, F., Akyuz, M. F., & Altinok, A. (2024). Awareness Level of Cervical Cancer Patients Referred to Radiation Oncology Outpatient Clinics-A Multicenter Study. JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE, 28(2), 143–148. https://doi.org/10.1097/lgt.0000000000000798
BibTeX
@article{altinok2024-229538,
author = {Altinok, Pelin and ERGEN, Şefika Arzu and Guzeloz Capar, Zeliha and CANYILMAZ, EMİNE and Akguen, Zuleyha and Serin, Meltem and Akbas, Canan and Aktan, Meryem and ERDİŞ, EDA and Kızıltunç Özmen, Hilal and Ozyar, Enis and Caglar, Ahmetcan and Munzuroglu Ak, Filiz and Akyuz, Mehmet Fatih and Altinok, Ayse},
title = {Awareness Level of Cervical Cancer Patients Referred to Radiation Oncology Outpatient Clinics-A Multicenter Study},
journal = {JOURNAL OF LOWER GENITAL TRACT DISEASE},
year = {2024},
volume = {28},
number = {2},
pages = {143--148},
issn = {1089-2591},
doi = {10.1097/lgt.0000000000000798},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/229538-awareness-level-of-cervical-cancer-patients-referred-to-radiation-oncology}
}