Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. 2,50,000 deaths due to Cervical cancer. 80% of which occurred in developing countries. Cervical Cancer is being diagnosed more and more frequently in the developing world. Methodology: Descriptive
design and descriptive approach was used. 50 samples were selected using purposive sampling technique. Tool : Consisted A & B Sections. Section. A. consists of Socio Demographic Variables had ten items. Section. B. Had knowledge assessment questionnaire on cervical cancer (30 items) and Section. C. Attitude questionnaire on cervical cancer. (30items). Data Analysis & Interpretation: The data obtained was analyzed in terms of the objectives of the study using descriptive statistics. Conclusions: They have less than adequate knowledge on diagnostic tests, mode of transmission and treatment of cervical cancer. They expressed positive attitude as well as negative attitude towards cervical cancer. Education conducted by the health personnel in the community helps in wider coverage of public in preventing the disease. If they provide the necessary information regarding early detection and prevention of cervical cancer by giving health education through school health programme.
Key words: Cervical cancer, Prevention, early detection, High School Teachers, Knowledge & attitude
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