Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is the second most common cancer in women in the world after breast cancer. Objective: To assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice related to cervical cancer prevention and associated factors among women of childbearing age in the commune of Malanville. Method: Analytical, cross-sectional observational study with prospective data collection among women in Malanville from February 1 to July 31, 2023. Result: three hundred women were surveyed. The mean age of the women surveyed was 28.13 years ±11.02 years with the extremes of 15 and 63 years. In general, 5% of respondents had an average level of knowledge about cervical cancer. 5.3% of the women surveyed had a fair level of attitude. 2.7% of them had an acceptable level of practice. Age (p=0.001), marital status (p=0.032), and family history of cervical cancer (p=0.00; PR=8.76; 95% CI [1.98-38.5]) were significantly associated with the adequate level of cervical cancer practice of the women surveyed. Conclusion: The level of knowledge, attitude and practice related to cervical cancer prevention was low in Malanville. Awareness-raising actions on cervical cancer prevention must be implemented, taking into account the factors associated with an adequate level of practice.
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Vodouhe, M. V., Obossou, A. A. A., Atade, S. R., Bodedjo, G. O., Ahouingnan, F. M. H., et al. (2024). Malanville Women's Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Cervical Cancer Prevention in 2023. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 12(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20241201.11
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Vodouhe, M. V.; Obossou, A. A. A.; Atade, S. R.; Bodedjo, G. O.; Ahouingnan, F. M. H., et al. Malanville Women's Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Cervical Cancer Prevention in 2023. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2024, 12(1), 1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20241201.11
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Vodouhe MV, Obossou AAA, Atade SR, Bodedjo GO, Ahouingnan FMH, et al. Malanville Women's Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in Cervical Cancer Prevention in 2023. J Gynecol Obstet. 2024;12(1):1-7. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20241201.11
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Department of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin
Nursing and Midwifery Training Institute, Parakou, Benin
Department of Mother and Child, Faculty of Medicine, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin
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