Knowledge on Cervical Cancer among Reproductive Women of Katunje, Bhaktapur Nepal

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.]