Perception du cancer du col de l’utérus par les étudiantes de l’Université de Kinshasa

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes is one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide. It significantly both physical and mental health. The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of cervical cancer among female students at the University of Kinshasa Methods - Survey method was used to assess the perception of cervical cancer. It was supported by a survey questionnaire inspired by that of Cissé 2012 and the InstitutFrançais de Cancer’s 2015 cancer barometer. It was administered to a non-probabilistic sample of 105 female undergraduate and graduate finalists from faculties of the University of Kinshasa. Results -The results show that students have a positive perception of cervical cancer. This positive perception is reflected in the predominance of objective subjective knowledge of cervical cancer and its risk factors. For these subjects, cervical cancer is a more serious and deadly disease than any other (AIDS, malaria...). They claim that the physical consequences (death, sterility) are more serious than all the other consequences of cancer. Conclusion -Cervical cancer is perceived positively by the subjects surveyed. This positive perception may lead respondents to avoid risky behavior and undergo early screening as a preventive measure.