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International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

P-ISSN: 2664-2298, E-ISSN: 2664-2301
International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
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International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
2025, Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part A
A comparative study to assess the risk factors and knowledge on preventive measures on awareness of cervical cancer among married women residing in urban community at Ambala Cantt, District Ambala, Haryana and rural community at Dera, district Ambala, Haryana

Shilpa Verma, Anchal Gurung, Jyoti Saini, Jyoti Sharma, Pariksha, Poonam, Rubeena, Sujata and Suhana

Cervical cancer is major health problem. It remains significant public health concern worldwide particularly in low. This research is exploring risk factors and knowledge of married women regarding cervical cancer. Cervical cancer may occur due to HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), weakened immune system, reproductive factors etc. The married women should have knowledge regarding personal hygiene and awareness of cervical cancer. It emphasizes the importance of community health education and healthcare systems in reducing the burden of cervical cancer.
The study was conducted on 100 married women in which 50 married women residing in urban community at Ambala Cantt, District Ambala, Haryana and 50 married women residing in rural community Vill. Dera, District Ambala, Haryana recruited using purposes sampling technique. Data was collected by using validated socio-demographic variables and knowledge assessment questionnaire and risk assessment tool. The results showed that maximum married women in urban areas had knowledge about cervical cancer. The mean ± standard deviation for the level of knowledge in urban areas were 8.82±1.224 and in rural areas were 6.80±1.229. The percentage distribution level of urban group of knowledge score were good 22%, average 78% , poor 0% and rural group of knowledge score were good 6%, average 94%, poor 0%. The mean ± standard deviation for the level of risk factors in urban areas were 5.48±0.789 and in rural areas were 4.56±0.577. The percentage distribution level of urban group of risk factor score were severe 0%, moderate 94%, mild 6% and in rural group were severe 0%, moderate 96%, mild 4.
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International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
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Shilpa Verma, Anchal Gurung, Jyoti Saini, Jyoti Sharma, Pariksha, Poonam, Rubeena, Sujata, Suhana. A comparative study to assess the risk factors and knowledge on preventive measures on awareness of cervical cancer among married women residing in urban community at Ambala Cantt, District Ambala, Haryana and rural community at Dera, district Ambala, Haryana. Int J Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs 2025;7(1):46-52. DOI: 10.33545/26642298.2025.v7.i1a.185
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