KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES RELATED TO CERVICAL CANCER.

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in cervix uteri. It may be completely asymptomatic in early stages. Material and Methods: A facility based cross sectional study was done 200 women of reproductive age group (15-45 years) who present to out-patient department in gynecology. Results: A total of 200 women are approached for interview, in which 182(91.00%) had not heard about cervical cancer, only 9.00% women had knowledge about cervical cancer. About 82.00% women had positive attitude about cervical cancer screening & it’s vaccine. Conclusions: Women need more information about cervical cancer risk factors, symptoms and screening program.