Question

Which of the following procedures as the Primary Disease Prevention of Cervical Cancer in women?

a.) Getting an HBV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine before becoming sexually active at the age of 12 years old
b.) Getting annual Pap smear tests for early detection of abnormal cervical cells
c.) Undergoing a Colpectomy (partial removal of the uterine cervix) after some abnormal cells have been found
d.) Undergoing a partial Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) to remove a cervical mass

Answer 1

The primary disease prevention of cervical cancer is to get an HPV vaccine before becoming sexually active, ideally at the age of 12. Other options listed pertain to detection and treatment rather than prevention.

Step-by-step explanation:

The primary disease prevention of cervical cancer in women involves measures taken before the onset of the disease to prevent its occurrence. The best option among the provided procedures would be a) Getting an HBV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine before becoming sexually active at the age of 12 years old. This is because the HPV vaccine is designed to protect against the strains of HPV that have the highest risk of causing cervical cancer.

Option b) suggests the use of Pap smear tests which are for early detection rather than prevention. Procedures c) and d) involve surgical interventions that are considered treatment methods after abnormal or cancerous cells have been detected rather than primary prevention strategies.

The HPV vaccine, recommended for all girls and boys between ages 9 to 26, can prevent up to 90 percent of cervical cancer cases, particularly if administered before any sexual activity begins. It is noteworthy that regular use of condoms can reduce the risk of HPV infection, which in addition to the vaccine, serves as preventive measures.