Our aim of this exercise was not only to provide free screening but also to educate the public on Cervical Cancer.
Cervical Cancer is cancer of the mouth of the womb.
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a dedicated awareness campaign aimed at educating people about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of regular screenings. Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease, and this month serves as a reminder to prioritize cervical health and take steps to reduce the risk of this cancer. Screening was classified as follows;
Age range
Occupation
Screen Results
Abnormal Findings
Overall Rating of Staff Performance
Overall Rating Of Clients Compliance
Recommendations
Total
After a successful Cervical Cancer exercise, the total number of individuals who screened were;
36
AGE RANGE
Under Age Range, ages of all who were present were classified into four, Pre Adult, Young Adult, Adult, and Old Adult.
0
Pre Adult
Less than 21 yrs
2
Young Adult
From 21-30 yrs
33
Adult
From 31-50 yrs
1
Old Adult
Older than 50 yrs
FINDINGS OF SCREENING
33
Normal
0
Abnormal
3
Test to be Repeated
Profession
Data collated under Profession (current occupation) was done under the following classifications; Students, Traders, Bankers, Teachers, Health workers, Civil Servants, Housewives, Seamstress, Pharmacists, Caterers, Unemployed, Secretary, Hairdresser, Accountant, Insurance Agent, Customer Service, Administrator, Housekeeping, Hospitality and Security Service.
1
Fashion
16
Traders
4
Bankers
1
Teachers
5
Healthworkers
4
Civil Servants
1
Administrator
2
Insurance Agents
1
Accountants
1
Sales Personnel
Recommendation.
Due to the low turnup of clients, there should be more sensitization on cervical cancer screening and making it the hospital’s culture every year can help improve the client attendance in the following years.