Knowledge and behavior of women on cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroon

Abstract

Cervical cancer is the second common cancer among women worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and behaviors of women on cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroun. 307 women were recruited and include in statistical analysis. Age was varying between 20 to 62 years. After obtaining informed consent, a questionnaire was administrated to each woman on sociodemographic characteristics, gynecological and obstetric history and knowledge on cervical cancer. This study reported that women in the northern region of Cameroon have weak knowledge about cause (10,74%), means of preventing methods (14,65%) of cervical cancer and just 2,93% were screening before. 27.36% have never heard about cervical cancer. This situation shown that there is a real need for public aware about cervical cancer in the northern region of Cameroon to fight against this cancer.