Hello, CIMSA!
After breast cancer, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in Indonesia. In Indonesia, there have been recorded occurrences of cervical cancer in 32,469 people (17.2%), with a fatality rate of 18,279 (8.8%). (GLOBOCAN, 2018). We must advocate for the public to regularly do detection tests to prevent greater cervical cancer, which is caused by infection with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Visual Acetic Acid Inspection (VIA), Pap smear, Liquid Based Pap smear, and HPV DNA (DNA of Human Papillomaviruses). HPV DNA test are examples of available early detection methods.
There are plenty of risk factors that may trigger the cause of cervical cancer, one of them but not limited to, reproductive age. Reproductive age is pivotal in determining maternal health, which ties in closely to birth, labor, and the puerperium. To keep a smoother childbirth process, the reproductive process should begin when the mother is 20 to 35 years old because pregnancy complications are less common at that age.
Smoking, malnutrition, and folate deficiency can increase the risk of dysplasia, chronic trauma when giving birth, infection, and cervicitis, and usage of DES (Diethylstilbestrol) to prevent miscarriage. At an early stage, cervical cancer usually does not show any symptoms, if there are symptoms, it usually enters the pre-cancerous stage, so it is necessary to carry out routine early detection tests.
A 1993 study by Mubasir, indicated that patients who have given birth more frequently get cervical cancer than those who have not and that the number of children to have during pregnancy should be kept to no more than three. Education is another relevant element. Women who have received formal education may be able to marry at a later age and learn how to utilize oral contraceptives.
Based on this background, SCORA CIMSA FK YARSI uploaded an infographic about cervical cancer, hoping that it could raise people's awareness of the significance of cervical cancer early detection and dispelling common myths also decrease the number of cervical cancer in the future.
SCORA
Standing Committee on Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV & AIDS
CIMSA
Empowering Medical Students
Improving Nation’s Health
