Research Article

The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women

Volume: 2 Number: 3 September 30, 2026
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The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between body privacy and attitudes toward early diagnosis of cervical cancer among women. Designed as a descriptive and correlational study, it was carried out with the participation of 213 women. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form,” the “Body Privacy in Gynecology and Obstetrics Scale,” and the “Attitude Scale for Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer.” Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation analysis were used in data analysis. The mean body privacy score of the participants was 151.54±31.27, while the mean attitude score toward early diagnosis of cervical cancer was 87.06±16.20. No statistically significant differences were found between marital status, educational level, income status, employment status, regular gynecological examination, and Pap smear testing in terms of the Attitude Scale for Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer scores and the Body Privacy in Gynecology and Obstetrics total scores (p>0.05). The study revealed a positively moderate and statistically significant relationship between body privacy, its subdimensions, and attitudes toward early diagnosis of cervical cancer and its subdimensions (p<.001). As women's sensitivity and awareness regarding their own bodily privacy increases, their positive attitudes toward cervical cancer screenings also increase.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Toros University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Decision No: 198, Date: 21.11.2024). Permission to use the study instruments was obtained from the original scale developers prior to data collection. All participants were informed about the purpose and procedures of the study, and informed consent was obtained before participation. The study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2026

Submission Date

June 17, 2026

Acceptance Date

September 21, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 3

APA
Güner Emül, T., Çelebi, A., & Kaplan Serin, E. (2026). The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, 2(3), 186-196. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1973192
AMA
1.Güner Emül T, Çelebi A, Kaplan Serin E. The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2(3):186-196. doi:10.71340/njhs.1973192
Chicago
Güner Emül, Tuba, Asiye Çelebi, and Emine Kaplan Serin. 2026. “The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 (3): 186-96. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1973192.
EndNote
Güner Emül T, Çelebi A, Kaplan Serin E (September 1, 2026) The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2 3 186–196.
IEEE
[1]T. Güner Emül, A. Çelebi, and E. Kaplan Serin, “The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women”, Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 186–196, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.71340/njhs.1973192.
ISNAD
Güner Emül, Tuba - Çelebi, Asiye - Kaplan Serin, Emine. “The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences 2/3 (September 1, 2026): 186-196. https://doi.org/10.71340/njhs.1973192.
JAMA
1.Güner Emül T, Çelebi A, Kaplan Serin E. The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026;2:186–196.
MLA
Güner Emül, Tuba, et al. “The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women”. Northern Journal of Health Sciences, vol. 2, no. 3, Sept. 2026, pp. 186-9, doi:10.71340/njhs.1973192.
Vancouver
1.Tuba Güner Emül, Asiye Çelebi, Emine Kaplan Serin. The Relationship Between Body Privacy and Cervical Cancer Early Diagnosis Attitude in Women. Northern Journal of Health Sciences. 2026 Sep. 1;2(3):186-9. doi:10.71340/njhs.1973192