Review Of Cross-Sectional Study About Knowledge And Attitude Towards Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Refugees: Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: Cervical cancer has been considered as a major health challenge globally because it affects women in low and middle-income countries, including Jordan. The scoping review of this study discussed the identification of attitudes, knowledge, and screening methods for CC among female refugees in Jordan in order to reduce inequality and enhance cancer outcomes.

Methods: The electronic databases (Embase, PubMed, Global Health, Medline, and PsycINFO), citation lists, and different literature studies were searched for published articles up to July 2023. The screening of articles was performed against exclusion or inclusion criteria and data were extracted from eligible studies.

Results: A total of 150 articles was yielded through search and included them in this scoping review. The knowledge levels of female refugees for cervical cancer were varied extensively. There was a poor understanding of behaviours about screening and misconceptions regarding the symptoms and risk factors of cervical cancer. The relationship between positive attitudes for CCS was resulted with the enhanced knowledge of screening and high education levels. The awareness campaigns would facilitate the better rate of CCS with the higher knowledge levels.

Conclusion: It was evident the low level of knowledge and screening method among female refugees in Jordan for cervical cancer that indicates to focus more on enhancing the awareness programmes across the country. Future research should consider exploring the awareness of CC and screening interventions to support the diagnosis of cervical cancer.