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Chintan Mithani
Margi Patel
Pragni Prajapati
Krishna Shrimali
Sukruti Panchal
Bhakti Sidhdhapara
Chetan Mali
Shivam Bagaivala
Varsha Chaudhry
Divya Rathod
Bhupendrakumar Panchal
Cervical Cancer is a malignant tumor deriving from cells of the “cervix uteri”, which is the lower part, the “neck” of the womb, the female reproductive organ. Breast cancer is defined as malignant neoplasm of the breast arising from epithelial lining of the lobule, duct and nipple .The present study aims to assess the knowled ge regarding screening and prevention of cervical and breast cancer among 100 women residing at urban areas of Ahmedabad city. The research design adopted for this study was Non experimental descriptive research design and non -probability convenient sampling technique was used for data collection. The study was conducted in urban areas of different societies of Ahmedabad city. Data collection tool consisted of semi structured knowledge questionnaire with multiple choice questions. Data was analysed through descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that 22% of the samples had good knowledge and 78% had average knowledge. Mean score regarding screening and prevention of cervical and breast cancer was 33.83. Among demographic variables Age in y ears, Education, Occupation, marital status, no. of children, family income and diet pattern, it was found that there was significant association between family income of participants and knowledge of women. Chi square value was 8.009, and calculated P value was 0.045which was less than 0.05 which indicates that it was significant. After analysis the investigator developed and distributed an information booklet regarding screening and prevention of cervical and breast cancer.
Keywords: Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer, Women, Knowledge, Screening