Cervical Cancer and Acceptance Level of HPV Vaccine Among Women

Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in women worldwide. Aim: To assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer among women and to assess the acceptance level of HPV vaccine among women. Methods: By using Quantitative approach and Descriptive design, 60 women were selected by using convenience sampling technique. Knowledge on cervical cancer was assessed by using a structured questionnaire, Likert scale was used to assess the acceptance level of HPV vaccine. Findings: 73% of women had inadequate knowledge, and 22%women had moderately adequate knowledge and 5% had adequate knowledge regarding cervical cancer. 13%of women had low (unfavourable) acceptance and 82% of women had moderate acceptance (uncertain) and 5% of women had high (favourable) acceptance level of HPV vaccine. Conclusion: Nurse midwife need to create awareness on knowledge about cervical cancer and acceptance level of HPV vaccine among women.