Role of a midwife in cervical cancer prevention based on a study of the population of women residing in the Bialski poviat
Role of a midwife in cervical cancer prevention based on a study of the population of women residing in the Bialski poviat

Summary/Abstract: Background: Cancer, next to cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, accidents, and mental illness, is one ofthe most common diseases of the 21st century. In the female population, cervical cancer is most often diagnosedat late stages.Aim of the study: The goal of the study is to determine the opinions of women who reside in Bialski poviatabout midwife participation in cervical cancer screening and prevention.Material and methods: The study group was recruited from randomly selected patients from two physiotherapyoffices in the Bialski poviat, as well as students and employees of the State University Pope John Paul II inBiala Podlaska. The research tool consisted of the author’s questionnaire concerning the role of midwives in cervicalcancer prevention and consisted of 25 questions.Results: Almost half of the respondents or 44.2% (76) believe that the role of a midwife in cervical cancer preventionis based on health education given to women about cervical cancer screening and prevention. 27.3%(47) believe that the role of a midwife in prevention is based on the availability of cytological pap smears. Mostor 56% (14) respondents from the age group over 55 and 29.2% (7) surveyed in the 18–25 age group knew aboutthe important role of midwives performing cytological pap smear as part of a prevention strategy against cervicalcancer.Conclusions: 1. The knowledge base of the women examined, regarding the role of a midwife in the preventionof cervical cancer, is lacking or insufficient. 2. The role of the midwife in the prevention of cervical canceris unknown to young women in the 18–25 age group.

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