A study to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women in civil hospital sec-6 panchkula

Cervical Cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from cells originating in the cervix. One of the most common symptoms of cervical cancer is abnormal bleeding, but in some cases there may be no obvious symptoms until the cancer has progressed with this aim the study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer. A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study and descriptive survey design was employed to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women in Civil Hospital Sec-6 Panchkula. A total 100 women were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study revealed that 42% girls had average knowledge regarding cervical cancer, where as53% subjects had inadequate knowledge and only 5% subjects had good knowledge. The mean knowledge score of 11.19, Median was 10 and SD was5.64. The finding of the study was indicated a strong need to providing knowledge about cervical cancer and its prevention.