A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN
Journal Title: GJRA-Global Journal For Research Analysis - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on prevention of cervical cancer in terms of knowledge among female in selected community area. Methods: This was a questionnaire based cross-sectional study conducted among the women. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed. Results: Most of them 22(73%) had moderate adequate in pretest and 8(26.5%) had inadequate knowledge post test 23(76%) majority of females had adequate knowledge 7(23.5%) had moderate adequate. There was no significant association between knowledge scores when compared to age, education, number of pregnancy & number of child. Conclusion: Majority of women had poor knowledge. Mass media could be used to educate the women. There is a need to conduct community based study to know the practices of doctors and assess if they are educating and offering suggestions for screening.
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Junior Sundresh, N. Sathana
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