Awareness on the Knowledge and Management of Cervical Cancer Among Women in Select South-South States in Nigeria
Year: 2026
Type: other
Abstract: The study examined awareness on the knowledge and management of cervical cancer among women in select South-South states in Nigeria. The study focused on Rivers State, Edo State and Cross River State in the southern region of Nigeria. The study was guided by health belief model. The survey research design was adopted for the study and questionnaires were used to elicit data from the respondents. The sample of the study comprised 400 residents of the three South-South States. The sampling technique used in the study was multistage cluster sampling technique. Data was presented using frequency distribution tables and analysed using simple percentage and weighted mean score. Findings of the study showed that the awareness level of cervical cancer is ranging between moderate to high among women in select South-South states in Nigeria. While many women have heard of cervical cancer, a lot of them lack comprehensive information regarding the causes, symptoms, and prevention of the disease, and are unwillingness to effectively manage the disease leading to low desire for regular screening and HPV vaccine hesitancy. The study concludes that women in select South-South states in Nigeria generally demonstrate moderate to high awareness of cervical cancer, particularly in urban settings. However, detailed knowledge of its causes, risk factors, prevention, and management remains inadequate. The study recommended that medical professionals, and health communicators should be invited to radio stations to carry out thorough sensitization programmes that will keep the public informed on causes, symptoms, and preventive measures regarding cervical cancer. Keywords: Cervical cancer, awareness, knowledge, management, women, South-South Nigeria
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225465005