CANCER PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN THE REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

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  • Dr Smith Peters The University of Nairobi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/ijbs.867

Keywords:

Disease, mortality rate, pap smear, screening, susceptibility

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study to investigate cervical prevention practices among women of the reproductive age in Kenya. Women of reproductive age in Kenya have the highest prevalence rate of cancer of the cervix. Women in their reproductive age face the greatest risk of contracting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in Kenya.

Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.

Conclusion: There is a gap in terms of knowledge level of risk factors of cervical cancer. Therefore, when the population do not understand the risks factors, they less likely take appropriate steps to prevent the disease.

Recommendations: The Kenyan government and relevant stakeholders should implement policies which would help increase the knowledge level of the risk factors for the disease and encourage utilization of cervical cancer screening services.

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Author Biography

Dr Smith Peters, The University of Nairobi

SCHOOL OF NURSING

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Published

2022-06-16

How to Cite

Peters, S. (2022). CANCER PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG WOMEN IN THE REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN KENYA A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW. International Journal of Biological Studies, 2(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijbs.867

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