Abstract
Breast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northern Vietnam using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge of breast and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM). In our study, approximately one-third of participants believed breast cancer was caused by the lack of breastfeeding, exposure to pollution, and chemicals. Less than 50% knew about sexually transmitted infections that can cause cervical cancer or were aware of a vaccine for cervical cancer. Having one sexual partner within the last year was positively associated with having a higher score of knowledge for both diseases. Receiving a medical checkup within the last 12 months and seeking health information via the internet were related to greater breast cancer knowledge. Targeted education campaigns are needed to ensure proper knowledge and improve awareness of breast cancer and cervical cancer among industrial workers.
Highlights
The World Health Organization estimated that breast cancer impacts 2.1 million women each year [1], accounting for nearly a quarter (23%) of all cancers in women [2]
Our study aimed to examine the knowledge regarding causes, signs, and prevention methods of breast cancer and cervical cancer among factory workers in Vietnam
Factors associated with knowledge of breast cancer and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM)
Summary
The World Health Organization estimated that breast cancer impacts 2.1 million women each year [1], accounting for nearly a quarter (23%) of all cancers in women [2]. Breast cancer detection technology has advanced rapidly, the mortality rate for breast cancer is still high—about 627,000 women died from breast cancer in 2018, representing approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women [1]. While breast cancer rates among women in developed regions are higher, the number of breast cancer incidences has increased in both developed and developing countries [3]. Cervical cancer is a main, life-threatening concern of public health. Cervical cancer ranks fourth among the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women [5]
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