What do South Asian immigrant women know about HPV, cervical cancer and its early detection: A cross-sectional Australian study.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer commonly caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) imposes a significant burden in Asia. This study examined the awareness and knowledge of HPV, cervical cancer, and its early detection methods among South Asian immigrant women in Australia to determine factors associated with knowledge deficits. A cross-sectional internet-based survey was completed by a convenience sample of women (n=148), with South-Asian background, residing in Queensland during May-October 2019. Main outcome variables were awareness of HPV, cervical cancer, cervical screening test (Pap test and HPV test) and HPV test self-sampling availability (Yes/No). HPV and cervical cancer knowledge were assessed via 16-item and 20 item aggregated scales respectively, (higher scores indicating better knowledge). Five ind

SUBMITTER: Alam Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9036138 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature