Abstract
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cause of death worldwide especially among women in India. Certain studies says that among the women diagnosed with cervical cancer, around 75% of the women presents to hospital during the end stage which results in increased mortality and morbidity. Our study is prospective study regarding the awareness of cervical cancer and Pap smear among women who came to Rural PHC. In Chennai. The objectives of the study was to nd about the awareness of cervical cancer and screening among the patients. Based on the data collected, we came to know that most of women who came to OPD had very less knowledge regarding the Cervical cancer and screening. Huge burden of mortality related to cervical cancer is a consequence of decades of neglect by the global health care community. Clearing the path to cervical cancer elimination needs a bold strategic action, improved community awareness, rapidly expanded workforce capacity, strengthening the health system and introduction of affordable technology
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