Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Combined Screening of Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer and Reproductive Tract Infections in Rural China

  • Li, Zhi-Fang (Department of Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College) ;
  • Wang, Shao-Ming (Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Institute of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College) ;
  • Shi, Ju-Fang (Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Institute of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College) ;
  • Zhao, Fang-Hui (Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Institute of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College) ;
  • Ma, Jun-Fei (Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Xiangyuan Country) ;
  • Qiao, You-Lin (Department of Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Institute of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College) ;
  • Feng, Xiang-Xian (Department of Preventive Medicine, Changzhi Medical College)
  • Published : 2012.07.31
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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the current prevalence and knowledge of cervical cancer, breast cancer and reproductive tract infections (RTIs) in rural Chinese women, and to explore the acceptance and feasibility of implementing a combined screening program in rural China. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among women aged 30 to 59 years old in Xiangyuan County, Shanxi Province from 2009 to 2010. Socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of cervical cancer, breast cancer and RTIs, and the attitude toward single or combined screening were collected by an interview questionnaire. Each participant received a clinical examination of the cervix, breast and reproductive tract. Examinations included visual inspection, mammography, laboratory tests and pathological diagnosis. Results: A total of 1,530 women were enrolled in this study. The prevalence of cervical precancerous lesions, suspicious breast cancer, suspicious benign breast disease and RTIs was 1.4%, 0.2%, 14.0% and 54.3%, respectively. Cervicitis, trichomonas vaginitis, and bacterial vaginitis were the three most common RTIs among our participants. Television, radio broadcast, and public education during screening were the major source of healthcare knowledge in rural China. Moreover 99.7% of women expressed great interest in participating in a combined screening project. The affordable limit for combined screening project was only 50 RMB for more than half of the rural women. Conclusion: A combined screening program would be more effective and popular than single disease screening projects, while appropriate accompanied education and a co-pay model for its successful implementation need to be explored, especially in low-resource settings.

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