knowledgeattitudeandpracticesofnursingstaffregardingcervicalcancerattertiarycarehospital

Volume : VII, Issue : VIII, August - 2018

Akash Keshav Chaurewar, Dr. Vijay Badge, Dr. Arun Humne

(I) Background– Cervical cancer is common cause of death from cancer among women in India and in almost all patients, human

papillomavirus (HPV) has been found. Various studies indicate that the knowledge level about cervical cancer and HPV in the

general population is low. It becomes mandatory to assess the knowledge of nursing staff regarding cervical ca, Pap smear and

HPV vaccination so that these will be act as pillar of awareness program regarding cervical ca.

(II) Objective– This study was conducted with objectives to assess the knowledge, of nursing staff about risk factors of cervical

cancer and the knowledge attitude and practice regarding HPV vaccination and methods of prevention for cervical cancer.

(III) Methods– This questionnaire based cross–sectional study was conducted among the nursing staff at tertiary care centre.

Convenient sampling was used with sample size of 145. Data so collected entered in Excel 2007 and open epi software version 2.0

was be used for data analysis.

(IV) Results– Total 96.6% Respondents were completely unaware of the availability of vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer.

Not a single respondent knew the name of any available vaccine. About 72.4% respondents had not undergone a Pap smear

screening in their life time and major reason was, they didnt consider it is important.

(V) Interpretation & conclusions– The nursing staff should be targeted first for successful implementation of cervical screening

program and subsequently they can play important role in creating awareness among other health care providers and even in

general public..