Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cervical Cancer among Rural Community Women in Northeast Thailand

  • Mongsawaeng, Cholticha (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kokorn, Nawaporn (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kujapun, Jirawoot (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Norkaew, Jun (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kootanavanichpong, Nusorn (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Chavenkun, Wasugree (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Ponphimai, Sukanya (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kaewpitoon, Soraya J (Parasitic Disease Research, Institute of Medicine, Suranaree University of Technology) ;
  • Tongtawee, Taweesak (Division of Research Clinic, Suranaree University of Technology Hospital) ;
  • Padchasuwan, Natnapa (Faculty of Public Health, Khon Kaen University) ;
  • Pengsaa, Prasit (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kompor, Pontip (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University) ;
  • Kaewpitoon, Natthawut (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Vongchavalitkul University)
  • Published : 2016.02.05
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Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy among women worldwide, and women of reproductive age in Thailand. However, information on the behavior regarding cervical cancer in rural community Thailand is sparse. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cervical cancer (CC) among rural community women in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, using predesigned structured questionnaires. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 8 villages of Non Sung district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, during January to April 2015. Bloom's taxonomy was used as a framework for the study. 265 women aged between 30-60 years old were selected by simple random sampling. All participants completed predesigned questionnaires with 4 parts: demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cervical cancer. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis in this study. Results: The majority of participants were in the age group of 41-50 years old (42.6%) with senior secondary school level of education (32.1%), marriage status (85.0%), agricultural employment (59.6%), and family income between 6,000-10,000 baht per month (54.3%). Some 63.4% and 68.7% participants had high knowledge and moderate level of attitudes regarding CC, while 41.1%, 48.7%, and 10.2% had neem regularly, irregularly or never screened for CC, respectively. The main reasons for not screening were were shyness (44.4%) and no time (55.6%). Vaginal discharge and itching were the common signs and symptoms of participants who were screened at a health promotion hospital of sub-district. Conclusions: CC is still a health problem in the rural community. Therefore, health education is required, particularly for those who have never undergone screening.

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