This community-based study assessed awareness, attitudes, and practices towards cervical cancer prevention among 1100 married women (aged 20–65 years) in southern Karnataka, India. While 67% had heard of cervical cancer and 47.9% knew it was preventable, only 35.7% had adequate awareness of screening. Poor genital hygiene and early sexual intercourse were commonly cited risk factors. Although 99% had a favorable attitude towards screening, practice was low (0.9% had Pap smears). The study highlights the need for awareness programs and improved access to cervical cancer screening.
Publisher
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Published On
Feb 09, 2024
Authors
Supriti Ghosh, Sneha D. Mallya, Sanjay M. Pattanshetty, Deeksha Pandey, Veena G. Kamath, Shama Prasada Kabekkodu, Kapaettu Satyamoorthy, Ranjitha S. Shetty
