International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Rinki Kumari
Consultant Scientific, India TB Research Consortium (ITRC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - HQ, New Delhi, IndiaPublications
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Research
The Study on Knowledge, Screening, and Associated Risk Factors for Cervical Cancer among Women in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India
Author(s): Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, Anubha Bajpai, Rinki Kumari and GP Dubey*
Cervical cancer is a prevalent condition affecting women in India, yet only a mere 3% undergo regular screenings. Late-stage diagnoses often result in unfavorable outcomes, underscoring the importance of early detection through screening. Women's inclination to seek cervical cancer screening is influenced by their awareness and attitudes towards the disease. Community health workers play a vital role in motivating women to partake in screening, as outlined in India's cancer screening implementation strategy. This study sought to evaluate women's knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer and screening in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. A descriptive cross-sectional study assessed the socio-demographic profile, Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of community health workers regarding cervical cancer and screening. Scoring was employed to gauge awareness and attitudes toward.. Read More»
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