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Michael Wolwa1, Cyril Blavo, Rushita Shah
1Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, USA, mw943@nova.edu.
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess cervical cancer knowledge and prevention practices among college women and to determine predictors of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in this group. A quantitative approach using two varying groups of women was undertaken. College women and women visiting a local community health center were surveyed on items assessing cervical cancer knowledge and prevention practices. Altogether, 410 women were sampled, 217 college women and 193 from the local community health center. HPV vaccine initiation was higher among the college group (36%) compared to (5%) among the community health center group. Seventy three (73%) percent of women in the community group had a Papanicolaou test in the preceding 3 years compared to (61.8%) in the college group. College women reported higher cervical cancer knowledge than community women. This study highlights that cervical cancer knowledge and preventive practices are variable among women and that significant differences exist among college and community women. This calls for more strategic and accessible services incorporating group specific messages and interventions.
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