Original Research Article
Year: 2023 | Month: July-September | Volume: 8 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 187-199
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20230328
Knowledge on Cervical Cancer among Reproductive Women of Katunje, Bhaktapur Nepal
Dip Bdr.Singh1, Trishna Achaju2, Deepa Maharjan1, Chandra Mani Wagle2, Sapana Pokhrel3, Sudarsan Dahal3
1-3Department of Public Health, Asian College for Advance Studies, Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Corresponding Author: Dip Bdr. Singh
ABSTRACT
Background: Cancer comprises a wide range of diseases originating from abnormal cell growth in various organs or tissues within the body. Among these, cervical cancer ranked fourth globally in terms of both incidence (6.6%) and mortality (7.5%) in 2018.
Methodology:This study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional research design and involved 152 respondents. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed for participant selection, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Sciences was used to analyse the data based on the study's objectives, employing descriptive statistics.
Findings: The findings revealed that among the 152 participants, more than half (53.9%) had inadequate knowledge, while 46.1% demonstrated adequate knowledge about cervical cancer. The study also identified significant associations between knowledge levels and factors such as age, ethnicity, occupation, and education.
Conclusion: Overall, the study demonstrated that among the 152 respondents, more than half lacked sufficient knowledge about cervical cancer, whereas less than half possessed adequate knowledge on the subject.
Keywords: [Knowledge, cervical cancer, reproductive women.]