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Assessment of Cervical Cancer Awarness among Women Attending Gynecological Clinic at Beni-Suif University

Background: Cervical cancer ranks as the 13 th most frequent cancer among women in Egypt and the10 th most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Aim of Study: The aim is to assess cervical cancer awareness among women attending gynecological clinic at BeniSuif University Hospital. Method: A descriptive, exploratory study design was utilized to achieve the aim of the present study. The study sample: A total of 300 women were recruited in the study. Setting: The study was conducted in GynecologicalObstetrics Outpatient Clinic of Beni-Suif University Hospital. Material: Data were collected using: (1) Interviewing structured tool. (2) Cervical Cancer Awareness Measure (Cervical CAM) Toolkit. Result: Study results revealed that 94.7% of women were unaware related to warning signs of cervical cancer; 94% of women were unaware regarded to risk factors of cervical cancer, 92% of women responded incorrectly regarded to the age most likely women developed cervical cancer, 98% of them were unaware about the availability of screening program while, 98.3% of them unaware about the vaccination program for cervical cancer in Egypt. Conclusion: The study concluded that women attending gynecological clinic at Beni-Suif University Hospital had lack of awareness regarding to cervical cancer. Recommendations: The study recommended developing and implementing educational program to increase awareness about cervical cancer among women.