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Beliefs and Perceptions in Attending the Cervical Screening: The COMUNISS Project Experience
Narcisa Muresu1, Illari Sechi2, Mariangela Valentina Puci3
1Medical Management, Hygiene, Epidemiology and Hospital Infection, University Hospital of Sassari, 07100 Sassari, Italy.
Cancers
|January 25, 2025
Summary
The COMUNISS project improved cervical cancer prevention awareness, identifying knowledge gaps in under-screened women regarding HPV-related cancers and screening effectiveness. Targeted campaigns are needed to boost screening adherence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tailored health communication enhances cervical screening, vaccination, and self-sampling awareness.
- The COMUNISS project aimed to boost cervical cancer prevention awareness and screening in under-screened populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To increase awareness of cervical cancer prevention.
- Identify barriers to cervical screening.
- Promote screening uptake among under-screened women.
Main Methods:
- A website with an HPV Q&A was launched.
- A survey assessed demographics, HPV/cervical cancer knowledge, and screening attitudes using the Health Beliefs Model (HBM).
- Vaginal self-sampling kits for HPV-DNA analysis were offered.
Main Results:
- Over 1000 website users and 256 survey completers (nearly half under-screened).
- High perceived susceptibility and severity of HPV-related diseases were noted.
- Older women reported more barriers; 25% of kit requesters returned samples for HPV-DNA testing.
Conclusions:
- Significant knowledge gaps exist regarding extra-cervical HPV cancers, result interpretation, and self-collection effectiveness.
- Targeted information campaigns are crucial for improving awareness and adherence to screening programs.
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