Intervention to Reduce Stigma and Improve Knowledge of HPV and Cervical Cancer in Nigeria: A Community-Based Assessment

Author(s)

• Chigozie Anastacia Nkwonta
• Deanne K. Hilfinger Messias
• Tisha Felder PhD, MSW, University of South CarolinaFollow
• Kathryn Luchok, University of South CarolinaFollow

Document Type

Article

Abstract

We compared the effectiveness of an educational intervention at reducing stigma and improving knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer among Nigerian men and women. We used a pre-/posttest design to deliver 2 educational interventions to 266 adults. Low knowledge was observed at baseline, which improved significantly post-intervention with no difference between groups. No significant changes were observed between groups in 5 out the 6 stigma domains. Health education was effective in improving knowledge. However, the lack of positive change in stigma shows urgent need for HPV and cervical cancer stigma reduction interventions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000309

Publication Info

Published in Family and Community Health, Volume 44, Issue 4, 2021, pages 245-256.

APA Citation

Nkwonta, C. A., Hilfinger Messias, D. K., Felder, T., & Luchok, K. (2021). Intervention to reduce stigma and improve knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer in Nigeria: A community-based assessment. Family & Community Health, 44(4), 245–256. https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000309

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