NSU Research Contributions
Title : Factors Affecting Non-Histologically Proven Invasive Cancer of the Uterine Cervix that Had an Abnormal Pap Smear: Results of the CCS Program
Authors : Kodchakorn Thipsanthiah, Supot Kamsa-ard, Wachiraporn Musika, Wisuda Teemuangsai, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (APJCP) | Volume Number: 24 | Publication Year : 2023 | Issue Number: 10 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention (APOCP) | |
| Pages : 8 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This retrospective cohort study at Mahasarakham Hospital reveals a high incidence rate of non-histologically proven invasive cancer (90.3 per 100 person-years) among women with abnormal Pap smears, identifying age and pregnancy as the primary factors influencing follow-up. By uncovering that the most common barriers to seeking definitive diagnosis are embarrassment (58.4%) and fear of pain (50.9%), the research provides a vital mandate for health authorities to implement targeted public information campaigns that address these psychological barriers and ensure high-risk groups receive the life-saving histological confirmation they need. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Cervical cancer screening, uterine cervix, histologically proven |
