Research Article

Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Volume: 2 Number: 2 May 31, 2026
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Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the awareness levels of midwifery students regarding gynecological cancers and to examine the sociodemographic and educational factors affecting this awareness. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out between November 1, 2025 and January 15, 2026 with 220 midwifery students enrolled at a state university. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS). Non-parametric tests were used for statistical analyses, and the level of significance was set at p<0.05. The mean total GCAS score was 155.88±28.60. The highest mean score was observed in the “Routine Control and Serious Disease Perception Awareness” subscale (86.15±17.25), whereas the lowest was in the “Early Diagnosis–Information Awareness” subscale (16.90±3.72). Significant differences were found according to grade level in the “Risk Awareness” (χ²=18.650; p<0.001), “Early Diagnosis–Information Awareness” (χ²=6.177; p=0.046), and total scale scores (χ²=7.069; p=0.029). Students with good income levels had significantly higher scores in the prevention subscale and total scale (p<0.001). Students who had received education about gynecological cancers demonstrated significantly higher risk awareness and total scores (p<0.05). Midwifery students demonstrated moderate-to-high levels of awareness. Higher awareness among senior students and those who received education highlights the importance of structured undergraduate education in improving gynecological cancer awareness

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Social and Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee of Karabük University (Date: October 31, 2025; Decision No: 2025-10). The purpose of the study was explained to the participating students, voluntary participation was ensured, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Participants’ identities were kept confidential, and the data were used solely for scientific purposes.

Thanks

The authors would like to thank all the students who participated in this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Midwifery

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 31, 2026

Submission Date

February 14, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 29, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Kılıç, K. N., Çuvadar, A., & Çuvadar Baş, Y. (2026). Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, 2(2), 83-94. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1889408
AMA
1.Kılıç KN, Çuvadar A, Çuvadar Baş Y. Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2(2):83-94. doi:10.71340/njhs.1889408
Chicago
Kılıç, Kübra Nur, Ayşe Çuvadar, and Yeter Çuvadar Baş. 2026. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 (2): 83-94. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1889408.
EndNote
Kılıç KN, Çuvadar A, Çuvadar Baş Y (May 1, 2026) Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 2 83–94.
IEEE
[1]K. N. Kılıç, A. Çuvadar, and Y. Çuvadar Baş, “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis”, Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 83–94, May 2026, doi: 10.71340/njhs.1889408.
ISNAD
Kılıç, Kübra Nur - Çuvadar, Ayşe - Çuvadar Baş, Yeter. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2/2 (May 1, 2026): 83-94. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1889408.
JAMA
1.Kılıç KN, Çuvadar A, Çuvadar Baş Y. Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2:83–94.
MLA
Kılıç, Kübra Nur, et al. “Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 2, May 2026, pp. 83-94, doi:10.71340/njhs.1889408.
Vancouver
1.Kübra Nur Kılıç, Ayşe Çuvadar, Yeter Çuvadar Baş. Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026 May 1;2(2):83-94. doi:10.71340/njhs.1889408