Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Amos D Mwaka

Publications

• Research Article
  Awareness and Self-Perceived Risk of Cervical Cancer among Women Living in Namuwongo, an Informal Settlement in Kampala, Uganda
  Author(s): Faith Nawagi, John Mukisa, Lynnette K Tumwine, Rose C Nabirye, Aidah Ajambo, Denis L Bukenya and Amos D MwakaFaith Nawagi, John Mukisa, Lynnette K Tumwine, Rose C Nabirye, Aidah Ajambo, Denis L Bukenya and Amos D Mwaka
  
  Background: Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age in sub Saharan Africa. However there is limited data on the level of awareness and perceived risk among women in peri urban slums of which most of the occupants are mainly women of reproductive age. Methods: We carried out a population based cross-sectional study in Namuwongo, a peri urban slum in Kampala in 2016. Data was collected using a pretested interviewer administered questionnaire, entered and analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Results: Most participants, 259/311 (83.3%) had heard about cervical cancer and (87.5%) knew that cervical cancer can be prevented by early detection. Their main sources of information included Media such as radio and TV (47.6%) and healthcare professionals at the health facility (37.6%), friends and f.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000741

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