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10 articles for “Cervical cancer”
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Effect of Video-assisted Education on Cervical Cancer on Learning Outcomes among Married Women in a Selected Anganwadies under Mundur PHC, Palakkad, Kerala
Abstract: Worldwide, cervical cancer is both the fourth most common cause of cancer and the cause of death from cancer in women. This study was aimed to “Evaluate the effect of video-assisted education on cervical cancer on learning outcomes among married women in selected anganwadies under Mundur PHC”. The objectives of the study were to assess the learning outcomes on cervical cancer among married women before video-assisted teaching programme, evaluate the …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer in Selected Hospitals of Amritsar with a View to Develop SIM (Self Instructional Module)
Abstract: Cervical cancer is the one of major woman’s reproductive health problems, especially in developing countries, where over 80 percent of the 231,000 yearly deaths from cervical cancer occur. Cervical cancer, like many other illnesses, is a taboo subject in some communities. The concept of preventive screening inevitably raises fears about cancer for many women. The anxiety felt by women (often caused by misconceptions) demands time and attention from health care …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 28–37 Read article
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Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination in Reducing Cervical Cancer Risk: A Case Study
Abstract: Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related illness among women worldwide, despite being largely preventable through early screening and vaccination. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has emerged as an effective strategy in reducing the risk of cervical cancer by protecting against high-risk HPV strains responsible for most cases of the disease. This case study aimed to examine the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in lowering cervical cancer risk and …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Biofunctionalized Nanoparticles for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Rural North Indian Women
Abstract: Among the Indian women, cervical cancer is still the second most prevalent cancer and one of the leading causes of cancer death especially in the rural areas where screening and diagnostic facilities are not developed. This study assesses the feasibility, awareness, and acceptability on the use of biofunctionalized nanoparticles for early detection of cervical cancer in women from rural North India. Using a pre-tested structured questionnaire, a community-based cross-sectional survey …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Zingiber officinalae and Evaluation of cervical cancer activity
Abstract: This research focused on evaluating the potential anti-cervical cancer properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) that were synthesized using an aqueous extract derived from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale (ginger). The synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were thoroughly characterized using a range of analytical techniques, including Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM).Characterization studies revealed that the synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) exhibited an average …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A Descriptive Study to Evaluate Knowledge on Cervical Cancer Among Women Aged 25-45 Years in Selected Regions of Punjab
Abstract: The cells that coat the cervix, the lowest portion of the uterus, are where cervical cancer first develops. Disease begins when strong cells on the external layer of the cervix change or get contaminated with human papilloma infection and grow out of control, shaping a mass called tumor. The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women of age group between 25-45 years in …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Human papillomavirus: a review of DNA based therapeutic cancer vaccines routes of administration
Abstract: Human Papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection. While the virus cancause many negative health effects in both males and females, the most concerning and common ofthese is cervical cancer in females. Immunization is not effective in clearing HPV infection that isalready present. Therefore, there is a need for therapeutic vaccines that work to combat the virusin an individual who has already been exposed and has a persistent infection …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Iron-Deficiency Anaemia
Abstract: Women are facing challenges every day to run life. health wise also many diseases like heart diseases, cervical cancers, breast cancers, ovarian cancer, osteomyelitis, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infection, iron-deficiency anaemia, stress and depression etc. are easily affects women than men. In that iron-deficiency anaemia causes ill health to women. 39.6% of all women have anaemia in India as per the World Health Organization (WHO) report. Iron-deficiency anaemia appears …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Awareness on Reproductive Tract Infection among Married Women attending Antenatal Clinic in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Reproductive tract contamination comprises STI and HIV/AIDS are being progressively familiar as a thoughtful community health problem. RTI causes suffering to both men and women, but their consequences are far more devastating and widespread among women. RTI often go undiagnosed and untreated, PID, ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, cervical cancer, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. Adolescents too are vulnerable to RTIs due to their ignorance of risk factors, inadequate accessibility …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 40–46 Read article
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AN OVERVIEW ON ANTICANCER ACTIVITY OF SOME MEDICINAL PLANTS OF HIMALAYAN REGION
Abstract: The conventional treatments of cancer by chemotherapy, surgery, radiotherapy, etc. are difficult and cause adverse side effects. Plants are the prominent source of unique phytochemicals, which provide a novel mechanism to delay the growth or eliminate the neoplastic cells without causing side effects to the normal cells. This review aims to provide an ethnobotanical, phytochemical, and toxicological overview of some of the Himalayan medicinal plants having anticancer properties. The review …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–25 Read article