Semarya B Lemlem
Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge, Preventive Practice and Associated Factors of Female Nurses Towards Cervical Cancer in the Selected Government Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Author(s): Mignote H Gebrie, Mesfin A Belete, Semarya B Lemlem and Hiwot K WoretaMignote H Gebrie, Mesfin A Belete, Semarya B Lemlem and Hiwot K Woreta
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women in sub-Saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, the incidence of cervical cancer is high, 35.9 per 100,000 women. Objective: To explore cervical cancer knowledge, preventive practices and associated factors among female nurses in government hospitals. Methods: 275 nurses participated in this cross-sectional descriptive study by responding to a structured questionnaire about knowledge and preventive practices. Statistical analysis included both bivariate and regression analysis, while controlling for possible confounders. Results: A little over half (60.8%) of nurses had knowledge of cervical cancer but only 21.9% reported practicing prevention of cervical cancer. Marital status and training about cervical cancer screening had a strong and positive association on knowledge; edu.. View More»
