Knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention among women in Khartoum state, Sudan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is considered the third leading cause of death among women worldwide, and human papillomavirus was identified as a major causative agent for developing cervical cancer.

Objectives

This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention among women in Khartoum state, Sudan.

Design

A community-based cross-sectional study implemented in Khartoum state, Sudan, from 1 August 2020 to 1 September 2020.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional community-based study using an electronic questionnaire for data collection. Descriptive statistics, frequency, mean, and percentage were computed.

Results

The study included 716 female participants with a mean age of 27.6 + 8.7 years. 580 (81.0%) and 2

SUBMITTER: Siddig EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10126610 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature