The awareness levels of women for gynecologic cancer in Turkey: A cross‐sectional study

Teskereci, Gamze; Arslan, Ülkü Özer; Öncel, Selma

doi:10.1002/ijgo.13745

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“…The research ndings revealed that women who had previously undergone gynecological examinations had signi cantly higher levels of awareness. Similarly, other studies in the literature have reported that women who have undergone gynecological examinations are more conscious [25][26][27]. Awareness of cancer symptoms is an important determinant for early diagnosis and screening [28].…”

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Determining the Relationship Between Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Health Literacy Among Women of Reproductive Age: A Descriptive Study

Duman,

Ozdemir,

Gölbaşı

2024

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Purpose To determine the relationship between gynecologic cancer awareness and health literacy among women of reproductive age. Methods The study was conducted in a descriptive design and involved 510 women. Data collection utilized the “Personal Information Form”, “Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS)” and “Health Literacy Scale (HLS)”, gathered. Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses, independent samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance and post-hoc analyses were employed for data analysis. Effect sizes were calculated using Eta squared (η²) coefficients. Results The mean total score of women on the GCAS was 154.42 ± 18.27, while the mean total score on the HLS was 57.07 ± 7.86. Significant differences were observed in women's GCAS total scores concerning age, perceived income status, and history of gynecological examination, whereas significant differences were noted in HLS total scores concerning age, educational status, marital status, and perceived income status. A weak positive correlation was detected betwixt women's GCAS and HLS total scores. It was determined that 20.8% of the total variation in gynecologic cancer awareness level was explained by health literacy. Conclusion Women exhibit an above-average level of awareness regarding gynecologic cancers. Health literacy level contributes to an increase in gynecologic cancer awareness.

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Determining the Relationship Between Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Health Literacy Among Women of Reproductive Age: A Descriptive Study

Duman,

Ozdemir,

Gölbaşı

2024

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“…Our participants who took pap smear tests were more aware of gynecologic cancers than those who did not. Also found that women who took pap smear tests were more aware of gynecologic cancers than those who did not (40).…”

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The relationship between gynecologic cancer and reproductive health awareness and obesity in women: A cross-section study

Atik,

Kaya,

Unal

et al. 2023

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Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effect of obesity awareness on gynecological cancer and reproductive health awareness in women. Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectıonal study. The sample of the study consisted of overweight and obese women. Data were collected using the introductory information form, obesity awareness scale, and gynecological cancers awareness scale via a Google form. Results: Obesity was found to have a statistically significant association with reproductive health, including the risk for pregnancy and baby, uterus, ovary and breast cancer, menstrual irregularity, age of first menstruation, polycystic ovary syndrome, cesarean section risk, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth risk, birth defects, the chance of conception, the success of fertility treatment, early menopause, osteoporosis, baby weight, and iron deficiency anemia. The total mean score Obesity Awareness Scale and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Scale was significantly higher among those who believed in this association. A highly significant positive correlation was observed between total and sub-dimension mean scores of women's Obesity Awareness Scale and Gynecologic Awareness Scale. Conclusion: It has been determined that obesity awareness in women is related to reproductive health and gynecological cancer awareness.

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“…Additionally, gaining awareness on the modifiable and unmodifiable factors that lead to cancer plays an important role in mobilizing the behavior of health seeking. 5 6 Awareness and health-seeking behaviors are associated with the self-care concept of individuals. The self-care of individuals involves activities that are started and performed by the individuals themselves to maintain their life, health, and state of wellbeing.…”

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The Relationship between Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Self-Care Agency in Married Women

Dal

Beydağ

Öner

2022

South Asian J Cancer

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Objective This study was conducted to determine the relationship between gynecological cancer awareness and self-care agency among married women. Materials and Methods This descriptive and cross-sectional study was performed with 819 women who presented to the obstetrics polyclinic of a hospital located in the west of Turkey between December 15, 2020 and April 15, 2021. The data of the study were collected by using the Exercise of Self-Care Agency Scale (ESCA) and the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS). Results The mean age of the participants was 37.62 ± 9.181 years. The mean ESCA score of the women who participated in this study was 95.89 ± 25.060, which indicated moderate levels of self-care agency. The mean total GCAS score of the participants of this study was 156.57 ± 32.930, which indicated high levels of gynecological cancer awareness among the women. As the self-care agency of the women increased, their awareness of gynecological cancers also increased. Conclusion Midwives and nurses who provide preventive and supportive healthcare services may affect the self-care agency of women positively by gynecological cancer awareness they will raise in these women.

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The awareness levels of women for gynecologic cancer in Turkey: A cross‐sectional study

Cited by 8 publications

References 38 publications

Determining the Relationship Between Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Health Literacy Among Women of Reproductive Age: A Descriptive Study

Determining the Relationship Between Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Health Literacy Among Women of Reproductive Age: A Descriptive Study

The relationship between gynecologic cancer and reproductive health awareness and obesity in women: A cross-section study

The Relationship between Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Self-Care Agency in Married Women

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