A Study on Awareness of Risk Factors of Carcinoma Cervix among Rural Women of Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Cancer Cervix happens to be the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and fourth leading cause of death among females in the globe. Most of the cases and deaths are seen in developing countries and India attributes to about 15% of the cancer deaths in the world mostly in rural areas. Objectives : To study the awareness of risk factors of carcinoma cervix among rural women of Cherlapally village of Nalgonda district& the misconceptions among them about carcinoma cervix. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 345 village women of age group 15 years and above using systematic random sampling technique by a predesigned and a pretested questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 17 for windows. Results: The risk factors of carcinoma cervix like multiple sexual partners, smoking tobacco and prolonged use of Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs) for a period of 5 or more years for family planning were known to majority of the rural women. Misconceptions about carcinoma cervix like screening for carcinoma cervix, Intra Uterine Devices (IUDs) usage, Use of tampons and herbs was seen in a maximum proportion of the village women. Conclusion: Major proportions of the rural women were not aware of the risk factors of cervical cancer, the screening process and its importance as well as good hygienic practices. A comprehensive cancer awareness and screening programme should be started in the district by the Department of Health and involve medical college staff, school teachers, government officials etc. to create awareness about carcinoma cervix and to dispel misconceptions. Efforts should be made to prevent the disease and avert untimely deaths in young women
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Ravikiran E, Vijaya K.
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