Knowledge Regarding Cervical Cancer among Married Women in Rural Telangana: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors/Creators
- 1. Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Telangana,
- 2. Department of Forensic Medicine, ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana
Description
Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women with an estimated 570,000 new cases in 2018 representing 6.6% of all female cancers. Approximately 90% of deaths from cervical cancer occurred globally. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 250 women with a pre-tested, semi structured questionnaire in order to assess their knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer. Data collected was analysed using SPSS software.
Results: 77.6% of the women heard about cervical cancer. women are less aware of the other risk factors of cervical cancer like Multiparity (6.8%), Early marriage (4.8%), Smoking, alcohol (4.4%). Most common source of information was Doctor/Health care workers (75.8%)
Conclusions: Most of the women participated in our study have inadequate knowledge and awareness regarding cervical cancer.
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