Knowledge Regarding Human Papillomavirus And Cervical Cancer Among A Sample Of Paramedical Staff In Al- Najaf Governorate, Iraq
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Abstract
Background: HPV is one of the most prevalent a sexually transmitted infection (STI) ,involving both men and women, and 80 percent of individuals aged 50 years and older have reported developing genital HPV infection.
Objectives: To determine the level of knowledge regarding Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer among a sample of para-medical.
Subject and Methods: This an observational descriptive cross-sectional study done at five hospitals and twenty five primary health care centers in Al-Najaf governorate. The data collection continued for four months started from the period of 19th December, 2021 ending on 18th April, 2022.
Results: The current study was conducted on (500) Para-medical staff with age group ranging from (20-59) years and the highest percentage (66.4%) were from (20-29) years age group. While in gender the highest percentage in female was (64.6%). Most of para-medical staff (90.8%) living in urban area. and also The greater number of participants were medical institute about (51.6%) from total number while the lowest percentage about (2.4%) from secondary school, only (2.4%) of para-medical staff had training about Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer. . most of para-medical staff had (86.2%) was acceptable knowledge scores about Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer.
Conclusion: Most of studied samples (para-medical staff) had acceptable knowledge scores.
Recommendation: It is recommended to do National education programs on human papillomavirus and cervical cancer as needed to be presented to the public through cooperation between health authorities, society organizations and non-governmental organization.