Knowledge and attitude toward cervical cancer and its prevention among female workers in the Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

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  • 楾 清美
    Section of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
  • Luangxay Thitsamay
    Department of Comprehensive Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan Pathology Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Laos
  • Vilayvong Soulideth
    Department of Comprehensive Pathology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan Pathology Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Laos
  • Vongdala Champadeng
    Bolikhan district hospital, Bolikhan district health office, Bolikhamsai, Laos
  • Vongsonephet Khanmaly
    Pathology Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Laos
  • Xayaphet Phetlammone
    Pathology Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Laos
  • 副島 友莉恵
    Section of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
  • 福田 利夫
    Department of Pathology, Geriatric Research Institute, Gunma, Japan
  • Xaysomphet Phaengvilay
    Pathology Division, Faculty of Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Laos
  • Phengsavanh Alongkone
    Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, University of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Laos
  • Arounlangsy Phetsamone
    Cancer Center, Mittaphab Hospital, Ministry of Health, Vientiane, Laos
  • 沢辺 元司
    Section of Molecular Pathology, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan

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Purpose: This study aimed to provide the data to establish the national cervical cancer prevention program by studying the knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer and its prevention among Lao female workers in Vientiane, capital city of Laos. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 356 female workers in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. They were interviewed by means of a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed and compared between the medical worker (MW) group, office worker (OW) group, and factory worker and cleaner (FWC) group. Results: Participants who had heard of cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccine comprised 89.9%, 34.0%, and 27.8%, respectively. The average knowledge score of FWC was lower than that of the MW or OW group. Only 3.4% of the participants knew that HPV infection was the cause of cervical cancer. Among the 175 women who felt at a risk of cervical cancer, 84 had never undergone a Pap smear. The main reasons for not undergoing a Pap smear were the absence of symptoms (28.8%) and the feeling of shame or embarrassment (24.6%). Conclusions: Female workers, especially in the FWC group, had little knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its prevention. Thus, cervical cancer education for female workers and the cultivation of health professionals are most efficient steps to overcome this situation.

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