Awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms: cross-sectional community survey in post-conflict northern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lack of awareness of risk factors and symptoms for cancer may lead to late diagnosis and poor prognosis.

Objective

We assessed community awareness about cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms and perceptions about prevention and cure of cervical cancer in order to contribute data to inform interventions to improve cervical cancer survival.

Design

Cross-sectional population-based survey.

Setting and participants

We conducted this study in Gulu, a post-conflict district in Uganda in 2012. The sample included 448 persons aged 18 years and above, selected through a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling process.

Data collection methods and analysis

We collected data using a pretested structured questionnaire. Logistic regressions were used to

SUBMITTER: Mwaka AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4957614 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature