Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Cervical Cancer & Screening among Female Staff of Medical Institute in Karnataka
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Cancer Education and Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Context: In India incidence and mortality due to cervical cancer is increasing every year and by 2025 it is expected to have 203,757 new cases and 115,171 deaths. Regular screening by Pap smear can reduce the cervical cancer incidence and mortality by 80%. Aims: To assess the level of knowledge of Cervical Cancer & Screening among Female Staff and to know their attitude and practice towards cervical cancer & prevention in a tertiary institute in Karnataka. Settings and Design: Descriptive cross sectional study was carried out for duration of 3 months from June 2014 to August 2014. Methods and Material: Female staff associated with the institute (Doctors, Technicians, Nursing and office staff ) formed the study population. After taking consent from the participants, questionnaires designed based on study objectives were provided and were requested to fill up to the best of their knowledge. Results: Respondents were divided into three groups. Doctors constituted group A (N-40), Staff Nurse and Lab technicians were 60 in number grouped as B and office staff (group C) were 10 in number. The observations were tabulated. Conclusions: Respondents though had adequate knowledge about screening tests never underwent Pap smear or any other screening tests. Most of the respondents failed to answer the correct schedule of Pap smear and thought screening should begin after 50 yrs or only when symptoms appear. This needs to be addressed, continued medical education or in house clinical lectures to update the recent changes in screening program should be conducted.
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Padmaja Kulkarni
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