A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding the Cancer of Cervix among Women in Selected Rural and Urban Area of Surat District

The cancer of cervix is a potentially preventable disease if appropriate screening and prophylactic strategies are employed. However, a lack of knowledge and awareness can result in the underutilization of preventive strategies. We assessed the knowledge among women in selected rural and urban area of Surat district. We conducted a comparative study on females of the selected area. Data were collected using a survey method and self-administered questionnaire related to cancer of the cervix. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Data from 60 participants were included in the final analysis. The overall mean percentage of knowledge score of women in a rural areas is 8.15 with SD of 4.05 whereas women in urban areas are 10.45 with SD of 5.21 and mean difference is 2.3 which shows that both area’s women have inadequate knowledge but somewhere women in urban area have more knowledge than the women in rural area. Conclusions: Our study population showed poor knowledge of cervical cancer as a disease. The participants of urban had average knowledge regarding the cancer of the cervix. This study highlights the need for formal educational programs for the healthcare workers specifically to improve their knowledge regarding the risk factors and early signs and symptoms of cervical cancer.