Assessing the impact of cervical cancer education in two high schools in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is one of the commonest female cancers in Ghana. However, it is preventable. Prevention through Human Papilloma Virus immunization and early detection by screening have their foundation in awareness and a good knowledge about the disease. Acquiring the right knowledge about cervical cancer should be earlier rather than later while mindsets are still being formed to translate into the right attitudes and behaviours later in life.

Methodology

An unpaired pre- and post-test quasi experimental study was conducted at two Ghanaian senior high schools. An educational intervention was carried out comprising a drama, PowerPoint lecture, question and answer session and cervical cancer information leaflet distribution. A self-administered questionnaire was gi

SUBMITTER: Dedey F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11542458 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature