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Abstract

Background
The Knowledge regarding risk factors, treatment and prevention is important. This study was undertaken in order to assess the awareness of patients regarding risk factor, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:
To assess the level of awareness about cervical cancer among women aged 30 to 60 years and its preventive measures in our tertiary care center .
To determine the willingness of women to participate in cervical cancer screening programs and preventive measures
Material and methods
A cross sectional study was undertaken in a tertiary care centre among the women aged between 30 – 6 years. Every case was described in terms of symptoms, indicators, immunizations, and screening techniques. Every case received an educational motivating intervention about pap smear screening and vaccination. The data thus obtained was compiled and analysed using Statistical Package for Social services.
Results
More than half of the cases knew about HPV vaccine, 28.9% knew about age group, 23.3% knew about number of doses and 24.4% were willing to tell others about HPV vaccine. This study revealed that increasing age (28.9%), sexual intercourse at a young age (38.9%), having multiple sexual partners (40.0%), having sexual activity with a man who has had multiple sexual partners (43.3%), having a history of STD (33.3%), having multiple miscarriages (41.1%), and having a history of sexually transmitted diseases (43.3%). Approximately 65.6% of the study subjects obtained the information from friends and family. In terms of having ever used a contemporary contraceptive, being aware of cancer cervix, knowing at least one risk factor, mentioning at least one right sign or symptom, and the possibility of early detection, there was no statistically significant difference between the cases willing and those who were not.
Conclusion
This study highlights a significant lack of awareness and understanding of cervical cancer among women attending a tertiary
 
care center.
These findings emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive health education initiatives to enhance cervical cancer awareness, correct misconceptions, and increase screening and vaccination uptake