Does Intervening in the Level of Knowledge About Cervical Cancer Increase Screening and Vaccination in Zambia?

Cancer of the cervix can be prevented by primary and secondary prevention methods. In order for these prevention methods to be practiced it is imperative that women are made aware of cervical cancer and the existing vaccination and cervical screening services available to them. A small intervention study to inquire on the effect of showing a short video about cervical cancer and its prevention proved to be an effective means of increasing awareness and knowledge among Zambian women residing in Lusaka.

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of cervical cancer prevention among Zambian women and men.

Background: In Zambia, cervical cancer screening was started in 2006 and the human papillomavirus vaccine was piloted in 2013. Nevertheless, cervical cancer remains the leading cancer. It is assumed that knowledge, social interaction, health behaviors and religion are factors that can influence screening and vaccination practices.

The impact of the social environment on Zambian cervical cancer prevention practices.

Background: Cervical cancer which is preventable by screening and vaccination is the most common cancer in Zambia among both the female and male population. In this article we aim to determine how the key players of the sociocultural and political environment recognize cervical cancer as a public health problem and therefore impact the provision of cervical cancer prevention services (screening and vaccination).

Methods: Qualitative data in the form of interviews with stakeholders (health care providers, teachers and religious leaders), special interest groups (advocacy groups and non-governmental organizations) and policy makers, was collected as part of a mixed methods study from February to May 2016.

Using Film to Disseminate Information on Cervical Cancer Prevention in Lusaka: Results from a Small Intervention Study.

In order to prevent the spread of cervical cancer, people must be aware and knowledgeable about the available preventive practices such as screening and vaccination. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent that film is effective in disseminating information on cervical cancer and its prevention to women and men in Lusaka. A pilot intervention study was carried out at churches in Lusaka city from August to September 2017.

Screening and vaccination as determined by the Social Ecological Model and the Theory of Triadic Influence: a systematic review.

Background: Vaccination and screening are forms of primary and secondary prevention methods. These methods are recommended for controlling the spread of a vast number of diseases and conditions. To determine the most effective preventive methods to be used by a society, multi-level models have shown to be more effective than models that focus solely on individual level characteristics.