Differences between the young and older married women regarding their knowledge and beliefs about Cervical Cancer Running Title: Women’s perspectives of Cervical cancer

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, with an estimated 569,847 new cases. Cervical cancer ranks as the 13th leading cause of female cancers and is the 10th most common cancer in women aged 15 to 44 years in Egypt with the incidence of new cases 969 diagnosed in 2018. The study aimed to between the young and older married women regarding their knowledge and beliefs about Cervical Cancer. Subjects and Methods: A descriptive correlational design used to examine relationships between women’s age and their knowledge level about cervical cancer. The study conducted at Woman’ health Hospital. The data collected by Awareness of the Cervical Cancer Questionnaire. Results: A total of Three hundred and eighty-nine (n=389) married women completed the survey questionnaire. Knowledge level reflected the correct answers were higher among young groups versus inadequate among the older group and revealed statistical significance difference. Conclusion: The participants' low knowledge level indicated the urgent need for focus on cervical cancer prevention programs for all age groups and activates the early detection program of cervical cancer to avoid the increase in incidence rate.