The Awareness of Cervical Cancer among Women in South Africa Annotated Bibliography
Jordaan, S., et al. “A review of cervical cancer in South Africa: previous, current and future.” Health Care Current Reviews4.180 (2016): 2.
Jordaan’s article reviews the history of cervical cancer in South Africa, the current prevention strategies and the proposed recommendation for screening programs. The article affirms that cervical cancer is the second cancer diseases in South Africa and screening programs have been implemented though they are not as effective as they should be. This article realizes the importance of effective screening programs to increase knowledge of cervical cancer to women in South Africa. Hence, it is relevant to this study.
Ombech, Elizabeth A., A. W. T. Muigai, and P. Wanzala. “Awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and practice of Pap smear testing among female primary school teachers in Kasarani division, Nairobi Kenya.” African journal of health sciences 21.2 (2012): 121-132.
The article describes the impact of cervical cancer in most developing countries. The study aimed to establish awareness about cervical cancer, and the knowledge women had regarding risk factors and relevance of Pap smear testing. Ombech in his article contends that early screening and early treatment can reduce morbidity and mortality related to cervical cancer. The book reveals an association between awareness of cervical cancer risk factors and the practice of Pap smear hence relevant for the study.
Mofolo, Nathaniel, et al. “Knowledge of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus and prevention among first-year female students in residences at the University of the Free State.” African journal of primary health care & family medicine 10.1 (2018): 1-5.
The article aims to assess the knowledge of first-year students who are living in the residences provided by the main campus of University of the Free State regarding HPV and Cervical cancer. The findings revealed that the larger percentage of women realize that cervical cancer arises from cervix, but only a few numbers of them have the knowledge of its cause. The students assessed were from South Africa and they proved to lack knowledge of cervical cancer, its causes, and the available vaccines. The information from the article is credible hence can be used for a research project.
Moore, Ami R., and Nichola Driver. “Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Risk Factors Among Educated Women in Lomé, Togo: Half-Truths and Misconceptions.” SAGE Open 4.4 (2014): 2158244014557041.
Moore and Nichola want to establish whether Togolese educated women knew about cervical cancer and how accurate the information they have regarding the same. Factors that correlate with accurate knowledge are included in the study which is the determinants of the accuracy of the information women had. The authors also include the beliefs and attitudes of educated women towards cervical cancer, and their inaccuracies are included. They add that availability of screening programs can control cervical cancer, although the programs are not available and accessible.
Ngambi, Doris. Knowledge and practices of women regarding cervical cancer prevention at Thulamela Municipality of Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. Diss. 2016.
Ngambi’s article analyzes the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to cervical cancer prevention among women living in rural areas of Vhembe District in Limpopo province. The findings of the article reveal that despite cervical cancer is a fatal disease, women lack knowledge of the preventive measures but are interested in using the screening services if they are made available and accessible to them. Healthcare workers should inform women in risks associated with cervical cancer and the available interventions.
Ntekim, Atara. “Cervical cancer in sub-Sahara Africa.” Topics on cervical cancer with an advocacy for prevention. Intech, 2012.
Ntekim’s article aims to measure the incidence, state of prevention, mortality, and treatment of cervical cancer prevailing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The findings of this study will be used by health professionals and policy makers to make relevant decisions regarding the state of health of the population. The article also wanted to sensitize the need for prevention and control programs of cervical cancer, terming it a public health problem in that region.
Assoumou, Samira Zoa, et al. “Awareness and knowledge regarding of cervical cancer, Pap smear screening and human papillomavirus infection in Gabonese women.” BMC women’s health 15.1 (2015): 37.
The article evaluates the knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and barriers to use preventive measures among women in Libreville, Gabon. Women prove to have slight knowledge of cervical cancer, but only a few have heard about Pap smear test. Thus, there is a low level of knowledge reported for women living in Gabon, and South Africa is not an exception in this; thus, the article can be used in research for South Africa cervical cancer.
Ebu, Nancy Innocentia, et al. “Knowledge, practice, and barriers toward cervical cancer screening in Elmina, Southern Ghana.” International journal of women’s health 7 (2015): 31.
This article aims to assess the level of knowledge of women regarding Pap smear tests, their practices on the same and barriers hindering women to access Pap smear in Ghana. The book reveals that most women have heard about cervical cancer but lack knowledge of risks and preventive measures. It adds that comprehensive education on cervical screening be made available to women in that country and reduce barriers to access cervical cancer screening programs.
Morhason-Bello, Imran O., et al. “Challenges and opportunities in cancer control in Africa: a perspective from the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer.” The lancet oncology 14.4 (2013): e142-e151.
The article recognizes that cervical cancer is a global burden and greatly affects Sub-Saharan Africa. It adds that the rate of cervical cancer it at an increase in this region where it is expected to have an 85% increase by 2013. Cancer control programs should be implemented to prevent cases of cervical cancer which will ultimately reduce the impact of the virus. Screening programs are also recommended to increase the level of knowledge among women.
Perlman, Stacey, et al. “Knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccine and acceptability to vaccinate in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.” PloS one 9.3 (2014): e90912.
The article examines the knowledge and awareness of women on cervical cancer, HPV and the vaccines available for HPV. The authors further assess the acceptability of the HPV vaccine in Sub-Saharan African countries. African countries that have achieved GAVI Alliance eligibility are also included in the article. Women are willing to take the vaccines if they are aware of the availability and accessibility of such vaccines. Thus it is relevant for this research.