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    Health professionals in Cameroon demonstrate poor knowledge of cervical cancer causes and prevention, with low rates of advising screening. Enhanced training and screening services are crucial for improving women's health outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Oncology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Cervical cancer poses a significant global and national health burden, particularly in Cameroon.
    • Low screening rates among women highlight a critical gap in public health initiatives.
    • Limited data exists on health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) regarding cervical cancer in Cameroon's Mifi Health District.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of health professionals in the Mifi Health District concerning cervical cancer.
    • To identify specific gaps in understanding and practice related to cervical cancer prevention and screening among healthcare providers.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving the interview of 200 health professionals.
    • Data collection focused on awareness of cervical cancer causes (e.g., HPV), prevention methods (e.g., HPV vaccine), disease perception, and screening practices.

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    Main Results:

    • Only 35% of health professionals identified the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) as the cause of cervical cancer.
    • Awareness of the HPV vaccine was limited to 32% of participants.
    • Despite 79.3% recognizing cervical cancer as severe, only 15% routinely advised screening.

    Conclusions:

    • Health workers in the Mifi Health District exhibit inadequate knowledge and suboptimal practices regarding cervical cancer screening.
    • There is a clear need for targeted training programs for health professionals.
    • Establishing dedicated cervical cancer screening units is essential to improve early detection and management.