Research Article

Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study

Volume: 7 Number: 6 October 26, 2025
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Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Aims: Gynecological cancers are among the most common malignancies in women, and awareness, early diagnosis, and prevention are essential to reducing morbidity and mortality. While studies largely focus on the general population, little is known about awareness among female academic physicians who serve as both clinicians and educators. This study evaluated gynecological cancer awareness among female academic physicians at Necmettin Erbakan University Training and Research Hospital and examined differences by socio-demographic and professional factors. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between July 12 and August 1, 2025. Data were collected online using a Personal Information Form and the 41-item Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS). Of 110 distributed forms, 76 were complete and eligible. Data were analyzed using SPSS 25.0 with descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANOVA. Tukey’s posthoc test identified group differences. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 48.87±8.00 years; 75.0% were married, 44.7% were professors, and 53.9% had prior education on gynecological cancers. The mean GCAS total score was 121.79±13.80, indicating moderate-to-high awareness. Awareness was significantly associated with being younger (35–44 years), holding an assistant professorship, having 1–5 years of academic experience, as well as reporting a family history, prior education, or regular screening habits (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed by marital or childbearing status (p>0.05). Conclusion: Gynecological cancer awareness among female academic physicians is moderate but uneven across groups. Educational interventions, continuing professional development, and encouragement of regular screenings are needed to strengthen awareness in this cohort, which could enhance both personal preventive practices and community health advocacy.

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Ethical Statement

The research was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee of Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Medicine (Decision Date: July 11, 2025; Decision No: 2025/5918; Application ID: 26126). Before participation, informed consent was obtained electronically from all female physicians via an online consent form.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 26, 2025

Submission Date

August 30, 2025

Acceptance Date

October 8, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 6

APA
Kılıç, F., & Demir, E. T. (2025). Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 7(6), 861-867. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1774734
AMA
1.Kılıç F, Demir ET. Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2025;7(6):861-867. doi:10.38053/acmj.1774734
Chicago
Kılıç, Fatma, and Emine Türen Demir. 2025. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Socio-Demographic Determinants Aamong Female Academic Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 7 (6): 861-67. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1774734.
EndNote
Kılıç F, Demir ET (October 1, 2025) Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 7 6 861–867.
IEEE
[1]F. Kılıç and E. T. Demir, “Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 861–867, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.38053/acmj.1774734.
ISNAD
Kılıç, Fatma - Demir, Emine Türen. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Socio-Demographic Determinants Aamong Female Academic Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 7/6 (October 1, 2025): 861-867. https://doi.org/10.38053/acmj.1774734.
JAMA
1.Kılıç F, Demir ET. Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2025;7:861–867.
MLA
Kılıç, Fatma, and Emine Türen Demir. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Socio-Demographic Determinants Aamong Female Academic Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Study”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 7, no. 6, Oct. 2025, pp. 861-7, doi:10.38053/acmj.1774734.
Vancouver
1.Fatma Kılıç, Emine Türen Demir. Gynecological cancer awareness and socio-demographic determinants Aamong female academic physicians: a cross-sectional study. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2025 Oct. 1;7(6):861-7. doi:10.38053/acmj.1774734

 

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