Public Education Conference
on Cervical Cancer Prevention
Background
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Cervical Cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, and is caused by human papillomavirus infections. Yet there are a number
of effective preventive strategies available today to
protect women and prevent disease progression, but they
remain unfamiliar to most women. At present the greatest
challenge to accelerate implementation of cervical cancer
prevention programs, to ensure high coverage and to achieve
high participation of women is to inform and educate health
professionals, women and the public at large, about the
disease and its causes, as well as the benefits of vaccination,
screening and preventive health care. |
Purpose
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The purpose of the education conference
is to provide updated information on cervical cancer prevention
strategies to health professionals working at scientific
societies, patient associations, governmental and non-governmental
organizations, research institutions, health communication
specialists and media representatives, that have direct
or indirect contact with patients and the public at large,
and are presently interested in actively supporting health
education initiatives, campaigns or programs on cancer
prevention.
The specific conference objectives are:
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Provide relevant information about
the level of knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer
among general public, health professionals including
primary care givers, and government officials |
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Identify and discuss remaining challenges
for universal and equitable cervical cancer prevention
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Elaborate on messages and campaigns
that improve communication and increase awareness
of HPV related diseases and preventive measures
among women, with reports about media events |
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To launch a new international initiative
to open new avenues for public health education
with information tools to educate women and mobilize
patient organizations |
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Exchange of ideas in round-table discussions,
providing examples of efforts, campaigns and programs
in Europe and elsewhere, that are tackling the equity
and access issues |
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Target Audience
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Health professionals working at scientific
societies, patient associations, governmental and non-governmental
organizations, research institutions and media representatives
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