Knowledge and attitudes of adult Kuwaiti women about the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer: A facility based cross-sectional study at public authority for applied education and training in Kuwait

Author : Nabil Ahmed Kamal Badawy

Abstract :Cervical cancer is a significant public health concern. The primary causative agent is human papillomavirus infection. Objectives: to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Kuwaiti women regarding cervical cancer to effectively diminish morbidity and mortality rates associated with the disease. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between February 2024 and August 2024, involving 360 female employees at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. A structured questionnaire was utilized. Results: 61% of the participants were above 30 years of age, and 52.5% were married. About 76.1% knows about cervical cancer screening through the Pap smear test; however, a significant 71.2% of married individuals have not participated in the examination. A total of 85.2% of respondents indicated that they had not received immunization against HPV. Regarding the evaluation of participants' perspectives on the importance of future screening, 66.2% showed agreement, in terms of future perspectives on immunization, 48.2% indicated a favorable viewpoint. Women over 30 years of age, married, with more than three children, and possessing a higher level of education demonstrated greater awareness and more favorable attitudes toward cervical cancer (P < 0.05).

Keywords :Cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), screening, Pap smear, immunization, awareness, attitudes, Kuwaiti women, public health, cross-sectional study, education, morbidity, mortality.

Conference Name :International Conference on Nursing Care Management and Leadership (ICNCML-24)

Conference Place Washington DC, USA

Conference Date 11th Dec 2024