Brita Roy1, Tricia S Tang. 1. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. broy@med.umich.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Proportionally, India has the highest mortality from cervical cancer in the world. METHODS: A 2nd-year medical student recruited 299 women from a gynecology clinic in Kolkata, India who completed a questionnaire assessing demographic information; health care history; Pap test utilization; and knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about cervical cancer and screening. RESULTS: A total of 10% had received a Pap test at least once. Most women reported "limited" to "no" knowledge of cervical cancer (84%) and the Pap test (95%). Age (P < .013) and perceived knowledge of a Pap test (P < 0.001) were significant predictors of first-time screening. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest a need to increase cervical cancer awareness in the community and to develop community-based screening programs.
BACKGROUND: Proportionally, India has the highest mortality from cervical cancer in the world. METHODS: A 2nd-year medical student recruited 299 women from a gynecology clinic in Kolkata, India who completed a questionnaire assessing demographic information; health care history; Pap test utilization; and knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about cervical cancer and screening. RESULTS: A total of 10% had received a Pap test at least once. Most women reported "limited" to "no" knowledge of cervical cancer (84%) and the Pap test (95%). Age (P < .013) and perceived knowledge of a Pap test (P < 0.001) were significant predictors of first-time screening. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggest a need to increase cervical cancer awareness in the community and to develop community-based screening programs.
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