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Cervical Cancer: Knowledge, Awareness, Hygiene-Related Myths, and Attitudes Among Women - A Cross-Sectional Survey

Author(s) Jaswanth Ginka, K. Bhuvaneshwari, Sugavasi Lakshmi Priyank
Country India
Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is one of the significant public health issues; however, it is a preventable condition through human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, screening, and health education. However, knowledge gaps and hygiene-related misconceptions about the disease may still persist among women.
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the knowledge and awareness on cervical cancer and HPV, practices of menstrual hygiene, hygiene-related misconceptions and attitude towards cervical cancer screening among women.
Methods: Cross-sectional survey was carried out on 50 women using a structured questionnaire that was distributed via Google forms. The survey included questions on demographic characteristics, awareness on cervical cancer and HPV, menstrual hygiene practices, hygiene related beliefs, misconceptions, and attitude to screening. Frequencies and percentages were calculated as a data analysis method.
Results: Only 50% of respondents heard about the existence of cervical cancer and only 48.1% heard about HPV. Awareness of the cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination was 50%. The most frequently used menstrual absorbent was sanitary pads (86.5%).
However, 34.6% of participants believed that poor menstrual hygiene causes cervical cancer, and 36.5% believed that the use of unclean menstrual cloth directly causes cervical cancer. Nevertheless, 65.4% of participants were willing to undergo screening if advised by a doctor.
Conclusion: Considerable gaps in awareness of cervical cancer and HPV, together with significant hygiene-related misconceptions, persist among women and should be addressed through targeted health education.
Keywords Cervical cancer; HPV; Awareness; Menstrual hygiene; Misconceptions; Screening.
Field Biology > Medical / Physiology
Published In Volume 8, Issue 5, September-October 2026
Published On 2026-09-14
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i05.87649
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