Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Barbara Kozakiewicz
Maria Skłodowska-Curie Memorial Cancer Center and Institute of Oncology,
Wawelska 15 St, 02-034 Warsaw
Poland
Research Article
Women's Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Cigarette Smoking and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection on the Development of Cervical Cancer in Poland
Author(s): Barbara Kozakiewicz, Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska, Małgorzata Chądzyńska and Małgorzata StefaniakBarbara Kozakiewicz, Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska, Małgorzata Chądzyńska and Małgorzata Stefaniak
Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the major causes of death in women worldwide. Women’s knowledge regarding the effects of cigarette smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on the development of cervical cancer as well as the appropriate preventive measures should play a significant part in health education of women.
Aim: The aim of the study conducted in a sample of women from different socio-economic groups was to assess women’s knowledge regarding the effects of cigarette smoking and HPV infection on the development of cervical cancer.
Material and methods: In the years 2010-2012, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted in 870 adult and adolescent females aged 14 to 70 years (mean age 37.1) living in Poland in rural areas and towns of different sizes.
Results:.. View More»