Knowledge About The Screening of Cervical Cancer for Its Early Detection Among Women of Reproductive Age Group in Dhaka City

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the main reasons for the death of women’s in the world. It is a major public health problem and it is the second most common cancer in women worldwide which is the leading cause of deaths of women in developing countries. Proper knowledge about the screening and concerned them about its curability if diagnosed in early stage could have a major impact.
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge about the screening of cervical cancer for its early detection among women of reproductive age group.
Methods: This was a Descriptive type of cross-sectional study. It was conducted from September 2024 to November 2024. A total of 100 participants participated in the study. Data were collected using self-administered structured questionnaire. The data were processed by computer and statistical analysis of data was carried out by using SPSS method.
Results: Result showed that among 100 respondents’ majority 23 (23) were 3034 years old. 51 (51) respondents were married. 22 (22) participants got knowledge about screening test of cervical cancer from mass media and 14 (14) knew about different types of screening tests. 27 (27) participants of reproductive age group had the knowledge that cervical cancer is curable if detected in early stage.
Conclusion: Unfortunately, the cervical cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in cancer in Bangladesh. There is a huge need to continue with the innovative steps that have been made to overcome the health care barriers crippling this population.

The Journal of Ad-din Women's Medical College; Vol. 13 (2), July 2025; p 9-14