Assessment of Cervical Cancer Awarness among Women Attending Gynecological Clinic at Beni-Suif University

Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer ranks as the 13th most frequent cancer among women in Egypt and the10th most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age.
Aim of Study: The aim is to assess cervical cancer aware-ness among women attending gynecological clinic at Beni-Suif University Hospital.
Method: A descriptive, exploratory study design was utilized to achieve the aim of the present study. The study sample: A total of 300 women were recruited in the study.
Setting: The study was conducted in Gynecological-Obstetrics Outpatient Clinic of Beni-Suif University Hospital.
Material: Data were collected using: (1) Interviewing structured tool. (2) Cervical Cancer Awareness Measure (Cervical CAM) Toolkit.
Result: Study results revealed that 94.7% of women were unaware related to warning signs of cervical cancer; 94% of women were unaware regarded to risk factors of cervical cancer, 92% of women responded incorrectly regarded to the age most likely women developed cervical cancer, 98% of them were unaware about the availability of screening program while, 98.3% of them unaware about the vaccination program for cervical cancer in Egypt.
Conclusion: The study concluded that women attending gynecological clinic at Beni-Suif University Hospital had lack of awareness regarding to cervical cancer.
Recommendations: The study recommended developing and implementing educational program to increase awareness about cervical cancer among women.