Iman Fadhil Omar
Assist Lecturer at University, IraqTitle: Nurses, Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening in Erbil City
Abstract
Background and objectives: Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix and the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. Cervical cancer is a condition that can be prevented with the proper screening and prevention techniques. Healthcare practitioners with sufficient expertise, especially nurses, play a crucial role in enlightening the community about the need and availability of screening tests, so it is important to explore the knowledge and attitude of nurses about cervical cancer and screening. This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of nurses towards cervical cancer screening and its associated factors in Erbil city.
Methods: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Teaching Hospitals in Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, from September 1st, 2021, to September1st, 2022. Also, nonprobability (convince) sampling techniques were used for a sample, which included 284 nurses. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire designed by the investigator. Descriptive statistics SPSS version 25 was used, and statistics of frequencies, percentages, and inferential statistical analysis of Chi-square test and fisher exact test were used.
Results: Less than one-third (25.7%) of the study sample aged between (29–33) years, the majority (94.7%) were married, and less than half (49.30%) of them graduated with a technical diploma. More than one-third (38.7%) had 1–5 years of nursing experience. More than half (53.3%) of the participants achieved a good overall knowledge score and had a positive attitude (95.5%) toward cervical screening. The primary source for obtaining information regarding cervical cancer and screening was healthcare workers (37.6%), followed by medical textbooks (14.8%). There was a highly significant association between age and the overall knowledge of nurses regarding cervical screening (p-value = 0.007).
Conclusion: Kurdistan nurseshave a good knowledge and a positive attitude regarding cervical cancer screening. A highly significant association was found between the level of knowledge and the age of the participants. Examining their practice and their role in encouraging women of the Kurdish society to performing cervical cancer screening is recommended. However nurses,need continuous knowledge and training through seminars and lectures regarding cervical cancer screening
Biography
Mark White has completed his master at the age of 32 years from Hawler Medical University, Kurdistan, Iraq. she is working as a assistant teacher in Nursing Department. Started new journey in publication and conducting research regarding her proffessionality.
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