Knowledge and intentions regarding the Pap smear test among Saudi Arabian women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The knowledge of Pap smear and uptake of preventive behaviors to prevent cervical cancer are the most important contributors to the advanced stage of the disease. Knowledge is one of the most leading factors to predict the health behaviors and a helpful factor in performing screening procedures. This study aimed to investigate Saudi Arabian women knowledge of Pap testing in relation to their intention to undergo the test.

Methods

An online survey including demographic characteristics (3 questions), knowledge (13 questions), and intentions (3 questions) towards Pap smear was completed by 467 Saudi Arabian women. Data were analyzed through SPSS version 22, using descriptive statistics and correlation to measure the relationship between knowledge, demographic factors

SUBMITTER: Alissa NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8224882 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature