Abstract :
Background: Cervical cancer is potentially one of the most preventable and treatable cancers. Despite the known efficacy of cervical screening, a significant number of women in developing countries like India do not avail themselves of the procedure due to lack of awareness and sociocultural misconceptions. Objectives: This study was conducted to elicit information on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) regarding cervical screening (Pap test) and to assess barriers to acceptance of the Pap test among nurses in a tertiary care hospital in Northern India. Awareness and acceptance for vaccination for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) was also assessed. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted with semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire among female nurses. The study subjects were interviewed for KAP regarding risk factors for cancer cervix, Pap test and HPV vaccination for protection against carcinoma cervix. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the study participants. Association between socio-demographic factors and awareness and practices were assessed using the chi square test. p-value
Keyword :
Delhi, HPV Vaccine, PAP Test