Awareness of cervical cancer among women in Malaysia.
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and ascertain the current knowledge, perception, level of awareness, and attitudes toward cervical cancer (CC) among women in Malaysia. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted which involved 210 women aged between 21 and 60 years old at the public in Malaysia, a subsequent statistical analysis was performed by SPSS version 22. RESULTS: < 0.05). They are aware that regular papanicolaou (Pap) smear would screen CC and surgery could be a treatment of choice. In addition, women in Malaysia also have moderate awareness about Pap smear as prevention to detect and prevent CC at the early stage. CONCLUSIONS: Women in Malaysia only has a good awareness about multiple sex partner and sexually transmitted disease as a risk factor for CC, they also have good knowledge on regular Pap smear as a tool to diagnose and surgery as a treatment. Future, further effort is required to promote awareness of women's perception and attitudes toward CC.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Institution: Quest International University Perak
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2885537448