Breast and cervical cancers are major public health concerns for women worldwide, and early detection and prevention play a critical role in reducing the burden of these diseases. Understanding the awareness and attitudes of women toward breast and cervical cancer is crucial in formulating targeted public health initiatives to improve prevention, early detection, and treatment outcomes.
This study aims to assess the awareness and attitude of women in Tamil Nadu, Southern India, towards breast and cervical cancer.
Methods: This was cross-sectional study conducted in various districts of Tamil Nadu, Southern India. A random sampling technique was used to select a representative sample of women aged 18 to 60 years from urban and rural areas. Data was collected using structured questionnaires that include demographic information, knowledge about breast and cervical cancer, awareness of screening methods, sources of health information, and attitudes towards breast cancer prevention and treatment. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the demographic characteristics and awareness levels of participants. The factors associated with awareness levels was identified using factor analysis.
The findings of this study showed the current state of awareness and attitudes toward breast and cervical cancer among women in Tamil Nadu, Southern India. The results identified the gaps in knowledge and areas for targeted interventions to promote cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. Ultimately, this study aims to contribute to the reduction of breast and cervical cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the region.
Cervical Kanser Meme Kanseri Kadın ve Sağlık Farkındalık Eğilim
Background: Breast and cervical cancers are major community health concerns for womenfolk worldwide, and prevention by early detection display a vital part in reducing the burden of these ailments. Understanding the awareness and attitudes of women to breast and cervical cancer is crucial in formulating targeted public health initiatives to progress prevention, early finding, and treatment outcomes. Objectives: This study aims to assess the awareness and attitude of womenfolk towards breast and cervical cancer in Tamil Nadu. Methods: This study conducted in ten districts of Tamil Nadu which is part of Southern India. A random sampling method was used to select a representative sample of women aged 18 to 60 years from urban and rural areas. Data was collected using structured questionnaires that include demographic details, awareness about breast and cervical cancer, attitudes towards breast and cervical cancer, awareness on prevention and treatment. Descriptive method recapitulates the demographic characteristics and awareness of the participants. The factors associated with awareness and attitude was identified to carry out the study. Conclusions: The study showed that most young participants were conscious of breast cancer as a disease, but their awareness and understanding of the disease were moderate. The awareness and attitudes toward cervical cancer among women in Tamil Nadu was less. The study urges the need to intensify awareness programmes about cervical cancer and vaccination through the public and private hospitals to the community women.
Cervical Canser Breast Cancer Women and Health Attitude Tendency
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | Cinsiyet Sosyolojisi |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
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Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 29 Aralık 2023 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 31 Aralık 2023 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 10 Kasım 2023 |
Kabul Tarihi | 17 Aralık 2023 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2023 |
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