Study on knowledge and practice of screening for cervical cancer among women from rural communities in central Kerala, India
| Autor: | A G Vijilakshmi, P. G. Ambikabhai, Megha Jayaprakash, Georgy Joy Eralil, K R Radha, Rajany Jose |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology. 7:4165 |
| ISSN: | 2320-1789 2320-1770 |
| DOI: | 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20184146 |
| Popis: | Background: Early detection of cervical cancer is possible with Pap smear tests. The proportion of women who undergo Pap smear testing ranges from 68% to 84% in developed countries as compared to India where the rates range from 2.6% to 6.9% among women in communities. This study is to assess the knowledge of women about cervical cancer, its screening, role of doctor and source of information.Methods: Cross-sectional study – observational study of Women attending gynecology camps/op clinics held in rural areas of Ernakulam and Thrissur who are between 25 and 65 years of age Non-random sampling with Sequential inclusion of the women who met the study criteria. A questionnaire devised collecting Basic sociodemographic profile like age, parity, educational qualification, Questions to assess knowledge about symptoms of cervical cancer Questions to assess the knowledge about cervical cancer screening and prevention doctor as Source of knowledge from the subjects. Correct response for questions carried score of 1 mark. So, the maximum was 6 and minimum was 0. The knowledge was graded as |
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