A Rapid Assessment of Women‟s Response to Voluntary Cervical Cancer Screening Campaign in Anambra State

Abstract

The study aims at assessing women’s response to voluntary cervical cancer screening intervention program by the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) in Anambra State. Ethnographic (qualitative) research method was used to assess the issue of concern to the researchers. Using volunteer sampling technique, one hundred and fifty respondents were selected from the three government owned hospitals in the three Senatorial Zones of Anambra State and were orally interviewed. Data obtained were analyzed using qualitative approach and simple percentages. Summary of the findings showed that respondents lack awareness and knowledge of existence of cervical cancer prior to the intervention program; that the respondents major source of information concerning the intervention were churches (including mosque and other religious faith); and that respondents were motivated to attend the screening because they were eager to know their health status as regards to cervical cancer. The researchers recommend that multimedia approach utilizing pictorials, audio visuals and personal communication on cervical cancer be adopted for maximum beneficial results.