1. A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A BACHELOR DEGREE (Bsc) DIPLOMA IN NURSING
Option: NURSING
UNIVERSITY OF
BAMENDA
IUG/UBa
RESEARCH REPORT
KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION AMONGST WOMEN
ATTENDING THE MBOPPI BAPTIST HOSPITAL OF DOUALA
Republic of Cameroon
Peace Work Fatherland
Ministry of Higher
Education
République du Cameroun
Paix Travail Partie
Ministère de L’enseignement
Supérieur
Supervised by:
Mr NFORMI HYCINTH
Bsc in nursing, Master in
Public Health.
Written and Presented by:
TITA MUFUT EMILIA.
HND student level 400
2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR
2. PLAN
INTRODUCTION
PROBLEM STATEMENT
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
SCOPE OF STUDY
MATERIALS AND METHODS
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
3. INTRODUCTION(1/1)
Cervical cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the cervix.
In 2005, nearly 500,000 new cases and 260,000 deaths were recorded
More than 528 000 new cases and approximately 275 000 deaths in 2012.
Cervical cancer is ranked the 7th most common cancer in the world.
And is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer after breast cancer
And the third leading cause of cancer deaths among females in less developed
countries
4. INTRODUCTION(2/2)
More than 6 million Cameroonian females who are aged 15 and above are at
risk of developing cervical cancer,
And there are 1993 new cases of cervical cancer yearly, of which 1120 die of
the disease annually
In poor countries, awareness as well as uptake of cervical cancer screening
services has remained poor over the years
Although screening remains an effective strategy for secondary prevention of
cervical cancer, many women in Cameroon encounter considerable barriers
when accessing screening service
5. INTRODUCTION(3/3)
The success of cervical cancer prevention in Cameroon will
depend on identifying effective strategies to eliminate these
contextual challenges
Given the irregularities sited above the researcher demands to
seek out what could be the knowledge, practices and challenges
of cervical cancer prevention amongst women?
In a bit to clear the doubt to answer this question, a research topic
was born entitled “Knowledge, practices and challenges of
cervical cancer prevention amongst women attending the
Mboppi Baptist Hospital of Douala. ”
6. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Cervical Cancers continue to be an increasing public health concern and remain the
second leading cause of deaths globally.
In 2018, about 18.1 million new cases and 9.6 million cancer-related deaths occurred
globally
Cervical and breast cancer are the most frequent cancers in women in the world.
More than 6 million Cameroonian females who are aged 15 and above are at risk of
developing cervical cancer
These problems pushed the researcher to carry on a research on knowledge practices
and challenges of cervical cancer prevention among women attending the mopping
Baptist hospital of Douala.
7. RESEARCH QUESTION
1.3 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
This section will be divided into two: The General and specific research question.
1.3.1 GENERAL RESEARCH QUESTION.
What knowledge, practices and challenges do women have in the prevention of cervical
cancer at the Mboppi Baptist hospital of Douala?
1.3.2 SPECIFIC RESEARCH QUESTIONS
The specific research questions here include;
What knowledge do women have on the prevention of cervical cancer at the Mboppi Baptist
hospital of Douala?
What practices do women have regarding the prevention of cervical cancer
What are the challenges faced by women on the Prevention of cervical cancer
8. RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
1.4 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
Here we are looking at the general and the specific research Hypothesis.
1.4.1 GENERAL RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
The adoption of preventive methods of cervical cancer towards women carried out here
was not effective.
1.4.2 SPECIFIC RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis 1- The creation of awareness on improving knowledge regarding cervical
cancer and its preventive strategies is not effective.
Hypothesis 2- The adoption of practical methods towards prevention of cervical cancer is
not significant.
Hypothesis 3- Lack of diagnostic tools is the greatest challenge faced in the Prevention of
cervical cancer in women.
9. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
1.5 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
This section will be divided into two: The General and Specific research objective.
1.5.1 GENERAL RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
To determine the knowledge of women regarding the prevention of cervical cancer at the
Mbingo Baptist Hospital of Douala.
1.5.2 SPECIFIC RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the knowledge women have on the prevention of cervical cancer at the
Mboppi Baptist hospital of Douala.
To find out the practices women implement on the prevention of cervical cancer
To outline the challenges women have on the prevention of cervical cancer
10. SCOPE OF STUDY
This study is limited to women attending the Mboppi Baptist hospital of
Douala and focus on prevention of cervical cancer.
11. MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.2.1. Study Design
The quantitative descriptive cross sectional research design was use to conduct the research.
2.2.2. Study Population
The study population here are women attending the Mboppi Baptist hospital Douala.
2.2.3 Sampling
We will be looking at the following under sampling
2.2.3.2. Sampling Methods and Technique
The simple random sampling method technique was used to get the study samples.
2.2.3.3. Sample Size
A Cochran formula was used to help have an approximate idea on the notion of the sample size
under the study which gave 120 individuals
2.2.4. Selection Criteria
12. MATERIALS AND METHODS
2.2.4.1. Inclusion Criteria
Are women during the study period that agreed to submit to the questionnaire.
2.2.4.2. Exclusion Criteria
Are women excluded who did not agree to submit to questionnaire.
2.2.5.3. Method and Technique of Data Collection
The method was questionnaire administration. The technique was self-administration
questionnaire where the respondent fills it his/herself.
2.2.6. Data Analysis
Data was analyzed using computer, Microsoft excel, Microsoft Word and represented
on tables.
2.2.7. Study Duration
The was carried out for the period of 8 months from December to July.
Ethical considerations respected
14. SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA
AGE Frequency (n),
percentage (P)
RELIGION Frequency (n), percentage
(P)
MARITAL
STATUS
Frequency (n),
Percentage (P)
15-29 30(40%) Catholic 35(47%) Married 38(51%)
30-39 18(24%) Muslem 4(5%) Divorced 9(12%)
40-49 16(21%) Pentacostal 20(27%) Widow 10(13%)
50> 11(15%) Others 16(21%) Not married 18(24%)
Total 75(100%) 75(100%) 75(100%)
LEVEL OF
EDUCATION
Frequency (n),
Percentage(P)
OCCUPATION Frequency (n), Percentage
(P)
FSLC 18(24%) Housewife 16(21%)
Advanced level 30(40%) Business woman 30(40%)
HND 15(20%) Health worker 9(12%)
Others/specify
(bachelors,
MBSc)
12(16%) Others/Specify
( government
worker)
20(27%)
Total 75(100%) 75(100%)
15. KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN REGARDING
CERVICAL CANCER
The pie chart above represents
women’s knowledge regarding
cervical cancer prevention,
from the chart the majority of
respondents had incorrect answers
with 53%
and the minority had correct answers
with 47%.
53%
47%
KNOWLEDGE OF WOMEN
REGARDING CERVICAL CANCER
INCORRECT
RESPONSE
CORRECT
RESPONSE
16. PRACTICES OF WOMEN REGARDING
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION
From the chart above,
the majority of respondent had a
YES with 60% and
the minority had a NO with
40%.
60%
40%
PRACTICES OF WOMEN REGARDING
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION
YES
NO
17. CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN REGARDING
CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION
From the bar chart above,
low level of awareness regarding cervical
cancer disease was sorted to be the highest
challenge with 68%,
followed by lack of timing to go for health
check consultation with 65%.
The least challenge identified was the
complain of inadequate health facilities with
30%.
48%
65%
60%
30%
55%
68%
52%
45%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
LACK OF EDUCATION
LACK OF FINANCE
LACK OF TIMING
INADEQUATE HEALTH
FACILITIES
INACESSIBILITY
LIMITED SUPPLY OF
MATERIAL
LOW LEVEL OF AWARENESS
BARRIERS RELATED TO
QUALITY OF CARE
CHALLENGES FACED BY WOMEN
18. DISCUSSION
Following the age range the majority of respondents were between 15-29 years with 40%
and minority >50years with 15%.
Which is similar to a study carried out by Ebu et al, which shows majority of respondent
were aged between 20-29 years with 33%.
the majority of respondents had incorrect answers with 53% and the minority had correct
answers with 47% regarding the knowledge.
the majority of respondent had a YES with 60% and the minority had a NO with 40%
regarding the practice
low level of awareness regarding cervical cancer disease was sorted to be the highest
challenge with 68%,
followed by lack of timing to go for health check consultation with 65%.
The least challenge identified was the complain of inadequate health facilities with 30%.
19. CONCLUSION
Respondent having inadequate knowledge regarding cervical cancer.
Most respondent had practices that may likely expose them to acquiring
cervical cancer
The greatest challenge face by respondent is low level of awareness regarding
disease condition
To conclude, the hypothesis 1 was answered relative to low level of awareness
which states, the creation of awareness on improving knowledge regarding
cervical cancer and its preventive strategies is not effective.
20. RECOMMENDATION
Serial
number
Problems identified Justification Recommendations Actors
01 Lack of education IEC is necessary for the
improvement of healthy
life standard. Most women
weren’t inform regarding
cervical cancer programs
-I recommend that IEC programs
should be encouraged by raising
programs and seminars for training
and sensitization
- health care staffs should be trained
on screening programs regarding
cervical cancer
-MINSANTE
-HEALTH CARE
STRUCTURE
02 Lack of finance Most women had limited
funding to access health
care setting and perform
health checkup
-Based on equity and equality
principle the health care setting
should encourage health free
campaigns to improve the awareness
and accessibility irrespective of
financial standard.
The health care
structure
-Health care provider
