Using Film to Disseminate Information on Cervical Cancer Prevention in Lusaka: Results from a Small Intervention Study

In order to prevent the spread of cervical cancer, people must be aware and knowledgeable about the available preventive practices such as screening and vaccination. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that film is effective in disseminating information on cervical cancer and its p...

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Published in:Journal of cancer education 2019-10, Vol.34 (5), p.854-859
Main Authors: Nyambe, Anayawa, Kampen, Jarl K., Baboo, Stridutt K., Van Hal, Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cancer
Cancer Research
Cervical cancer
Disease prevention
Females
Health education
Information dissemination
Males
Motion pictures
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Women
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Summary:In order to prevent the spread of cervical cancer, people must be aware and knowledgeable about the available preventive practices such as screening and vaccination. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that film is effective in disseminating information on cervical cancer and its prevention to women and men in Lusaka. A pilot intervention study was carried out at churches in Lusaka city from August to September 2017. A sample size of 38 women and 43 men filled in both baseline and follow-up questionnaires. A knowledge grade (range, 1–10 points) which linked causes to risk factors for cervical cancer was used to assess the knowledge of a respondent. Significant results ( p  
ISSN:0885-8195
1543-0154
DOI:10.1007/s13187-018-1383-z