• Jahanara Khatun

Cervical cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in cervix of uterus. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among Women worldwide. The highest incidence about 86% of the disease is estimated to occur in developing countries. Cervical cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality have been reduced in high income countries due to implementation of national screening programs.[4] Thus, the objectives of this study were to assess women’s knowledge about cervical cancer and to identify socio-demographic factors related to knowledge about cervical cancer. A descriptive cross-sectional Institution based study was conducted by face-to-face interview using a self-administered questionnaire among the women attending at BSMMU and NICRH for VIA (Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid) test. Maximum age group was from36-40 years. Out of 300 respondents 230 were married. Most of the respondents were housewife. Of the 300 respondents only 175 (58%) told that they had heard about cervical cancer, while 195 (65%) knew that VIA is the screening test for cervical cancer. A total of 45 (15%) respondents did not know any cause of cervical cancer. Regarding info-guidance most of the respondents (23%) were from relatives. Majority (59%) of the respondents were not informed about the vaccine of cervical cancer. The level of education and occupation was found to positively influence their knowledge of cervical cancer and their acceptance of the screening test. Adequate health information and counseling on cervical cancer and regular screening test need to be emphasized in our country.

Knowledge and awareness; Risk factor; cervical cancer; Screening program; Vaccination

"Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group of Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no.b591-b596, November-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2111174.pdf

"Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Associated Factors among Women of Reproductive Age Group of Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no. ppb591-b596, November-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2111174.pdf