• MAGESWARI
• LEENA L RAJU
• CATHERINE
• JAYASANKARI S
• SR.SUMY P J

In the modern era, the world is heading toward the rising epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Out of these NCDs, cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide leading to the death of which 85% occur in low- and middle-income countries.[1]Pap smear is an effective screening method for early detection of cervical cancer. However, a large group of women are reluctant to do the Pap smear because of various reasons.[2] When diagnosed, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable forms of cancer, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively.[2] This study was conducted to Assess the Level of Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Pap Smear among Married Women in Selected Community, Tamil Nadu. A descriptive design was used in this study. 104 Married Women who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by Consecutive sampling technique. The data was collected by face-to-face interview at their home by using a structured interview schedule to assess the level of knowledge on pap smear and 5 point Likert scale to assess Attitude regarding Pap smear among married women. Per day 4-5 participants were interviewed and 15 minutes was given to each participant to answer the questions. After collecting data, a pamphlet was distributed to participants. The study findings revealed that, the knowledge score was significantly associated with Previous knowledge on pap smear and the attitude score was significantly associated with Parity and there was a significant correlation between knowledge with attitude (P < 0.001). Hence the study concluded that the Majority of the Married Women had Poor knowledge and unfavorable attitude regarding Pap smear.

Knowledge, attitude, pap smear, married women.

"KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON PAP SMEAR AMONG WOMEN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.a217-a224, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503028.pdf

"KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON PAP SMEAR AMONG WOMEN", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppa217-a224, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503028.pdf