ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Awareness and Practices Related to Cervical Cancer among Females in Saudi Arabia.
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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 attitude toward Pap smear, human papilloma virus, and human papilloma virus vaccine among Saudi women.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Cervical cancer prevention in Riyadh: a cross-sectional analysis of sociodemographic correlates, knowledge-awareness-practice gaps, and healthcare provider influence.Frontiers in oncology · 2026Article
- Preventive insights and practices of female health professionals regarding cervical cell dysplasia: a cross-sectional study in Egypt.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Assessing the role of cervical cancer awareness in shaping attitudes toward the disease among Palestinian women.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- [Obstetrical characteristics related to cervical cancer in the Northern Territory of the Rabat-Salé-Kenitra Region, Morocco].The Pan African medical journal · 2025Article
- Knowledge and attitudes toward human papillomavirus and cervical cancer prevention among women in the Asir Region, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oncology · 2025Article
- Short Communication: Understanding the Barriers to Cervical Cancer Prevention and HPV Vaccination in Saudi Arabia.Viruses · 2024Article
- Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Abnormalities among Women Attending a Tertiary Care Center in Saudi Arabia over 2 Years.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2023Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening among Female Pharmacy Students at a Public University in a Southern Region of Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most common risk factor for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer can be prevented with vaccination and early screening methods using pap smears. However, the acceptance of these approaches can be affected by the awareness level of the population. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess knowledge and practices related to cervical cancer among women in the Al Madinah Province in Saudi Arabia. A total of 1489 responses were included in the analysis. The median awareness score related to cervical cancer was eight out of 20 points. Vaginal bleeding, dyspareunia, and leg pain were correctly identified by 79.8%, 43.7%, and 19.3% of the women, respectively. Thirty-four percent of the study sample knew that the sexually transmitted virus is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 44.6% were able to correctly identify pap smear as a screening tool, and 12.6% knew that there was a HPV vaccine. This study revealed a low to moderate awareness level toward cervical cancer, pap smear, and HPV vaccine. Thus, awareness campaigns are urgently needed to increase the awareness level for early detection and prevention of the disease.
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