Knowledge and Attitude Towards Pap Smear Screening Among Working Women in Selected Areas of Bathinda, Punjab: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern among women, particularly in developing countries where awareness and utilization of screening services are inadequate. Pap smear screening is an effective method for early detection of precancerous cervical lesions and prevention of cervical cancer. The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude towards Pap smear screening among working women in selected areas of Bathinda, Punjab. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional research design was adopted among 65 working women residing in selected urban and rural areas of Bathinda, Punjab. Participants were recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured knowledge questionnaire and a Likert attitude scale and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed a mean knowledge score of 3.21 ± 1.25, indicating an average level of knowledge, and a mean attitude score of 17.46 ± 3.68, reflecting a moderately favourable attitude towards Pap smear screening. Educational qualification and occupation showed significant association with knowledge scores, whereas educational qualification and previous history of undergoing Pap smear screening showed significant association with attitude scores. A weak positive correlation was observed between knowledge and attitude (r = 0.27, p
Keywords: Pap smear, cervical cancer screening, knowledge, attitude, working women
How to Cite?: Dr. Vibha, Ramandeep Kaur, "Knowledge and Attitude Towards Pap Smear Screening Among Working Women in Selected Areas of Bathinda, Punjab: A Cross-Sectional Study", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1832-1836, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26530000406, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26530000406