A Study on Cervical Cancer Awareness among the Bengalee Women, Kolkata, West Bengal

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is a widespread and often fatal disease, it is not only the second most common cancer in women but it is the second leading cause of cancer death. The present study aims to understand the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cervical cancer prevention among the females of Calcutta University. Methods: A structured questionnaire with multiple choices was used for data collection. Data were analyzed in SPSS 16.0. A total of 100 participants were included in the present study. Results: The study presents varying frequencies and interesting picture about the knowledge and awareness of a disease that needs attention. Majority of the respondents reported miscarriage, abortion and smoking to be leading causes of cervical cancer. Conclusion: The study presents frequencies of knowledge and attributes about cervical cancer awareness. This study can be further utilized to frame awareness programmers to make females conscious of the preventive and prognosis of cervical cancer which would ultimately benefit the overall public health related to women.