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MCC Daily Tribune

Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month is marked every year in January to encourage women to be more attentive to their health. Cervical health is one aspect of health that many women neglect throughout their lives. By becoming more knowledgeable about this, women can detect any health issues at an early stage and get access to the best treatment.

HOW TO OBSERVE CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

  1. Gather facts about cervical cancer

    Gather facts and statistics about cervical cancer from the local health departments of your area. Note down the most relevant information, make copies of the data and distribute it in your neighborhood.

  2. Organize a cervical screening

    Ask your local healthcare providers to help set up a cervical screening camp in your school, neighborhood, or organization. Make banners and flyers for the event and distribute them in your area. Ask your friends and colleagues to spread the information about the screening by talking about it on social media.

  3. Participate in online events

    Various online podcasts and live sessions are conducted by healthcare providers throughout January to educate people about cervical cancer and H.P.V. Try attending at least one event this Cervical Health Awareness Month. Get familiar with the signs and symptoms of H.P.V. and learn about new ways to prevent it.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT THE CERVIX

  1. The literal meaning of cervix

    The cervix is a Latin word that means 'neck of the womb.'

  2. The H.P.V. vaccine

    The H.P.V. vaccines cannot cure any existing disease.

  3. H.P.V. rate in the U.S.

    H.P.V. is the most common S.T.I. in the U.S.

  4. The cervix is flexible

    The shape and texture of the cervix change during pregnancy.

  5. Smoking and cervical cancer

    Women who smoke are more vulnerable to cervical cancer.

WHY CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IS IMPORTANT

  1. It encourages women to take care of their cervical health

    It creates awareness about and motivates women to take care of their cervical health. Women get more familiar with the benefits of lifestyle changes and the importance of those fruits and vegetables that are rich in folate and vitamin A to prevent cervical cancer.

  2. It creates awareness about H.P.V.

    This day is equally important for males and females. The Human Papillomavirus is an infection that can occur in both men and women. And this month is also used to create awareness about H.P.V. and its treatment. Since there is no cure for the H.P.V. virus, people are informed about the vaccines for H.P.V. and effective treatments to assuage the effect in carriers.

  3. Cervix screenings are conducted for young girls

    Females are encouraged to get a pap smear even if they are not experiencing any signs or symptoms of cervical cancer. Moreover, special programs are conducted for high school students to highlight the importance of H.P.V. vaccines. The entire purpose and procedure of a Pap smear are also explained in detail.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/04/2023