A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer and it's preventive measures among fourth class female workers in selected hospitals of Lucknow with a view to develop an information pamphlet

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“ A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING CERVICAL CANCER AND IT’S PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG THE FOURTH CLASS FEMALE WORKERS IN SELECTED HOSPITALS OF LUCKNOW WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INFORMATION PAMPHLET.” INTRODUCTION Cervical cancer, or cancer of the cervix, begins on the surface of the cervix. It happens when the cells on the cervix begin to change to precancerous cells. Not all precancerous cells will turn to cancer, but finding these problematic cells and treating them before they can change is critical to preventing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with an estimated 6,04,000 new cases and 3,42,000 deaths in 2020. About 90% of the new cases and deaths worldwide in 2020 occurred in low- and middle-income countries. Vaccination against HPV and screening and treatment of pre-cancer lesions is a cost-effective way to prevent cervical cancer.Cervical cancer can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage and treated promptly. OBJECTIVES •To assess the level of knowledge score regarding cervical cancer and it’s preventive measures among the fourth class female workers in selected hospitals of Lucknow. •To develop and disseminate an information pamphlet regarding cervical cancer and it’s preventive measures among the fourth class female workers in selected hospitals of Lucknow. •To find out association between the level of knowledge scores regarding cervical cancer and it’s preventive measures among the 4th class female workers with their selected demographic variables.   RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This study was conducted using quantitative approach at Sahara Hospital , Lucknow, UP. The research design chosen for the study was descriptive research design. In this study the conceptual framework used was "Modified health belief model " by Rosenstock (1966). 50 samples were taken for the data collection. Convenient sample technique was used. Data collection was done using Structured knowledge questionnaires to assess the knowledge regarding cervical cancer and it’s preventive measures among fourth class female workers. Before conducting the study the consent was obtained from the samples. RESULT The study findings reveal that out of 50 participants; 01 (2%) had adequate knowledge, 26 (52%) had moderate knowledge and 23 (46%) had inadequate knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its preventive measures. CONCLUSION The government must conduct more awareness regarding cervical cancer and its preventive measures. Therefore, the study help in assessing the knowledge level and it further helps in development of informational pamphlet which in turn would enhance the knowledge of fourth class female workers.

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