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Knowledge dissemination and evaluation in a cervical cancer screening implementation program in Nigeria
Dianne Miller1, Clement A Okolo, Yvette Mirabal
1Department of Gynecologic Oncology, British Columbia Cancer Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Gynecologic Oncology
|September 25, 2007
Summary
Health professionals in Nigeria showed significant knowledge gains after training on a cervical cancer prevention manual. The manual is effective for implementing screen-and-treat programs in developing countries.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Oncology
- Health Professional Training
Background:
- Cervical cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in developing nations.
- Effective prevention and control programs require well-trained health professionals.
- The "Planning and Implementing Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Programs: A Manual for Managers" offers a comprehensive guide for such initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To train Nigerian health professionals using a specialized cervical cancer prevention manual.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the training and knowledge dissemination process.
- To assess the manual's suitability for implementing screen-and-treat programs in Nigeria.
Main Methods:
- A "train the trainers" approach was used at a conference in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Participants included diverse health professionals: physicians, nurses, bioengineers, data managers, and administrators.
- A 36-item pre- and post-test assessed knowledge gain, with statistical analysis of demographic and professional factors.
Main Results:
- All participant subgroups demonstrated statistically significant improvement in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores.
- While profession showed some impact, it was not statistically significant in influencing test outcomes.
- Years of work experience, education, and gender did not significantly affect test results.
Conclusions:
- The training manual facilitated a significant gain in health professionals' knowledge regarding cervical cancer prevention.
- Despite limitations such as sample size and question ambiguity, the manual is highly regarded for its clarity and comprehensiveness.
- The manual is well-suited for organized cervical cancer control programs in Nigeria and similar settings.
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