Impact of the cervical cancer awareness months on public interest in Japan: A Google Trends analysis, 2012-2021.

ABSTRACT: The immunization and screening rates for human papillomavirus in Japan are lower than those in other countries. We aimed to evaluate the impact of cervical cancer awareness months on public attention using Google Trends analysis. Between 2012 and 2021, we analyzed the trends in relative search volumes (RSVs) for "Shikyuu-keigan" (cervical cancer in English) in Japan, during the cervical cancer awareness month (CCAM) in January and cervical cancer prevention awareness enhancement month (CCPAEM) in November. We performed a joinpoint regression analysis to identify a statistically significant trend change point. Additionally, we compared the mean RSVs of each awareness month with the rest of the year. Significant trend change points were observed, but none were found in CCAM and CCPAEM period

SUBMITTER: Hagiya H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9470073 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature