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Examining the Demographics Status of Cervical Cancer at Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar Area: A Retrospective Study

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Anshika Sharma , Rashmi Gupta , Ravi Kant Pareek , Shivam Jasrotia, Kulbir Singh , Ankita Sharma, Ajay Kumar
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.13.2024.6111-6121

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In the world the fourth most common affecting cancer is cervical cancer that creating the impact on women globally. Due to low screening rates and limited awareness, it is especially lethal in underdeveloped countries. Improving recovery rates and lowering the incidence of the disease depend on early detection by human papillomavirus (HPV)-based preventive measures include cytologic screening, ocular inspection with acetic acid, and HPV immunizations. The aim of this study to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational program on increasing cervical cancer awareness among women of reproductive age in Bandrena, Pochal, Kishtwar. Information from 80 students at a chosen school in Kishtwar were analyzed using analytical statistics such as t-test chi-squared analysis, and summary statistics including occurrence, ratio, average, median, degree of variation, and range. Statistical evaluation was carried out with SPSS software 25 at a level of significance p less than 0.05. The study evaluated the effectiveness of an organized educational initiative on cervical cancer awareness within women of reproductive age at Kishtwar. Results showed significant improvement in knowledge scores, with associations within prior-test knowledge scores and variables such as religion, residence, educational status, and family type.

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