ArticleSultan Qaboos University medical journal2021
Women's Knowledge of Cervical Cancer: A cross-sectional study in Al Buraimi Governorate, Oman.
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- Knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccination uptake and recommendations in gulf cooperation council countries 2009-2025: a systematic review.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026Pooled it
- Awareness and acceptance of human papillomavirus vaccine in the Middle East: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression of 159 studies.Epidemiology and infection · 2024Pooled it
- Knowledge and attitudes regarding cervical cancer among adult Kuwaiti women: A cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Understanding Cervical Cancer Screening Intentions Through the Lens of Care-Seeking Behavior: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Islamic Women in Ghana.Health science reports · 2026Article
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- Assessing the role of cervical cancer awareness in shaping attitudes toward the disease among Palestinian women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Awareness and Practices Related to Cervical Cancer among Females in Saudi Arabia.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Health Care System View of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine Acceptability by Emirati Men.Computational and mathematical methods in medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to assess knowledge of cervical cancer and its prevention among Omani women aged 20-65 years.
methodsThis cross-sectional study took place across eight primary healthcare institutions in Al Buraimi Governorate, Oman, between November 2018 and February 2019. It was carried out on the basis of a predesigned, validated and self-administered questionnaire containing 55 questions.
resultsData from 791 completed questionnaires were included in the final analysis, which represents a response rate of 79.1%. The results indicated that 86.7% of surveyed women had previously heard of cervical cancer and 13.0% expected this disease to affect them in the future. The results also showed that women were less aware of the association between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer (24.7%). The participants considered the HPV infection and initiation of sexual intercourse below 17 years of age as the lowest risks associated with cervical cancer. Moreover, 63.8% of the participants were unaware of the availability of a vaccination 'against HPV-related cervical cancer' and many respondents were unaware of a Pap test. Those women aged over 30 years, married and with a high level of education were more likely to be aware of cervical cancer.
conclusionGenerally, there was inadequate knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer among women aged 20-65 years. Young women aged 20-30 years showed relatively lesser knowledge of cervical cancer as compared to their older counterparts. Thus, concerted efforts are needed to promote such awareness among women in Oman.
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