Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior of Bangkok Metropolitan Women Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening

  • Chaowawanit, Woraphot (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Tangjitgamol, Siriwan (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Kantathavorn, Nuttavut (Chulabhorn Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Phoolcharoen, Natacha (Chulabhorn Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Kittisiam, Thannaporn (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Khunnarong, Jakkapan (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Supawattanabodee, Busaba (Research Facilitation Division, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Srijaipracharoen, Sunamchok (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Thavaramara, Thaovalai (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University) ;
  • Pataradool, Kamol (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University)
  • Published : 2016.04.11
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Abstract

Purpose: To assess knowledge, attitudes and cervical cancer screening behavior of Bangkok Metropolitan women. Materials and Methods: Thai women, aged 25-to-65 years old, having lived in Bangkok for 5 years or more were invited to participate in the study. After signing informed consent, all women were asked to complete a self-questionnaire (Thai language) with literate assistance if needed. The questionnaire was divided into 3 parts: (I) demographic data; (II) knowledge about cervical cancer screening; and (III) behavior and attitudes, towards cervical cancer screening. Adequate screening was defined as women who had ${\geq}$two cervical cancer screening tests except women aged 25-30 years who may have only one screening, and the last screen was within 5 year or had had regular screening. Results: Of 4,339 women, there were 1,857 (42.8%) with adequate screening and 2,482 (57.2%) with inadequate screening. Significant factors associated with inadequate screening included age < 45 years, pre-menopausal status, family monthly income <625 USD, no reported sexual intercourse, nulliparous, no knowledge, lack of awareness and poor attitudes. Three major reasons provided by women for inadequate screening were no symptoms (54.4%), fear of pain (33.2%), and embarrassment (34.6%). Conclusions: Personal features, knowledge, and attitudes influence screening behavior of Bangkok Metropolitan women. The three most common reasons of women for not undergoinging screening are no symptoms, fear of pain, and embarrassment. These factors should be the focus of attention to improve coverage of cervical cancer screening in Bangkok.

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