Cervical Cancer

Question 1

Primodial level

Answer 1

Target population: General public
Oblective: Prevent onset of iliness
Means: Social media. TV. radios. Print media. community outreaches
Method of prevention: Define. Risk factors. Clinica features. Prevention
Define: Cervical cancer is a malignant transtormation of the cervix
Risk factors: Smoking. OCPs (oral contraceptive bills). _ low social ciass, multiple sexual partners, HSP herper simplex virus and HPV human papilloma virus infection.
Clinical features
Abnormal vaginal bleeding ( post coital, post menopausal bleeding,intermenstrual bleeding)
Foul smelling vaginal discharge, painful sex, weight loss.
Prevention
-AvOld multiple sexual partners
-AvOid unprotected sex
-AVOId early marriade (marry after age 18 years)

Question 2

Primary level

Answer 2

Target population: General public with specific interest to-healthy individuals
Obiective: Prevent onset of illness
Means: Social media. TV. radios. Print media. community outreaches.
Vaccination
Cervarix vaccine (Bivalent: it targets HPV serotype 16 and 18
Gardasil vaccine (Tetravalent vaccine_ targets HPV serotypes 6 and 11 which are responsible for genital warts., also target 16 and 18

Question 3

Secondary level

Answer 3

Target population: Sick individuals
Obiective: Early diagnosis and prompt treatment
Method:
Diagnosis: papaniculau smear, Visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), Visual inspection with lugol’s iodine (VILI)
Colposcopy
Biopsy
Treatment: Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

Question 4

Tertiary level

Answer 4

Target population: Sick individuals
Obiective: Limit damage and prevent complications
Method:
-Treat adequately
-Treat prevent complications or chemotherapy e.g IV fluid, premedication with ondansetron to prevent vomiting.

Question 5

Quartenery level

Answer 5

5. Quartenery level

Target population: Recovering individuals

Obiective: Restore function and capability, prevent over medication

Method: emotional and psychological support
Joint support group