A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Healthy Living Education Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening and its Associated Risk Factors among Married Women Attending NCD Clinics at Government Head Quarters Hospital Cuddalore

Latha Abel, M. Anitha

Abstract: Cervical cancer remains a major public health issue, yet screening uptake is low due to limited awareness, misconceptions, and accessibility challenges. This study assessed the effectiveness of Healthy Living Education in improving knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding cervical cancer screening among women attending the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Clinic at Government Headquarters Hospital, Cuddalore. A quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 60 married women. Baseline KAP was measured using a structured questionnaire, followed by an interactive educational intervention focusing on cervical cancer risk factors, benefits of screening, and strategies to overcome barriers. Post-test assessments were conducted to evaluate changes in KAP, and data were analyzed using paired t-tests for effectiveness and chi-square tests for associations with demographic variables. Results indicated a significant increase in mean KAP scores post-intervention, reflecting improved awareness and willingness to undergo screening. Demographic factors such as age, education level, and prior screening experience were found to be significantly associated with post-test KAP levels. The findings demonstrate that Healthy Living Education is effective in enhancing women?s knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cervical cancer screening. The study highlights the importance of sustained and repeated health education programs in improving screening uptake and reducing the burden of cervical cancer, while also emphasizing the need for future research to explore long-term behavioral changes and adherence to screening practices.

Keywords: Cervical cancer screening, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Health education, Quasi-experimental study, Women's health

How to Cite?: Latha Abel, M. Anitha, "A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Healthy Living Education Regarding the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cervical Cancer Screening and its Associated Risk Factors among Married Women Attending NCD Clinics at Government Head Quarters Hospital Cuddalore", Volume 14 Issue 9, September 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 96-98, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25529220851, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25529220851