A.R. Satanova ^1,2, D.R. Kaidarova ^1,2, E.K. Kukubassov ¹, T.T. Sadykova ^1,2, R.O. Bolatbekova ^2,3, O.O. Bertleuov ¹, D.B. Kaldybekov ¹

1. «Kazakh Institute of Oncology and Radiology» JSC, Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan;
2. «Kazakh National Medical University» NCJSC, Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan;
3. «Almaty oncological center» MSE on the REM of the Department of Public Health of Almaty, Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.52532/2663-4864-2023-1-67-14-18

UDC: «Almaty oncological center» MSE on the REM of the Department of Public Health of Almaty, Almaty, the Republic of Kazakhstan

Year: 2023 issure: 67 number: 1 pages: 14-18

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ABSTRACT

Relevance: Currently, in the world, including Kazakhstan, the increasing number of new cervical cancer cases among women of reproductive age is a socio-demographic problem. The increase in cervical cancer incidence among young women, the high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among young sexually active women, the lack of screening programs for the early detection of cervical cancer in young women, the need to take urgent measures to increase awareness of young women about risk factors for cervical cancer and methods of prevention and determined the relevance of this study.
The study aimed to estimate the awareness, identify risk factors for cervical cancer, and assess the state of reproductive health of young women of Almaty by questioning.
Methods: The article presents an analytical study of the intermediate results of a survey of young women aged 18 to 32 years and living in Almaty. Participants received full information on the upcoming survey. The questionnaire collected information on socio-demographic data, awareness of cervical cancer prevention, and women’s gynecological history. The questionnaire contained 30 questions in total and took 10 minutes to complete.
Results: Among young women in Almaty, low awareness of primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer was revealed in all age groups. The most common risk factors for cervical cancer among young women in Almaty were an early onset of sexual activity, smoking, and hormonal contraceptive uptake.
Conclusion: The survey showed the problem of low awareness of girls about cervical cancer and the risk factors for developing cervical cancer. Based on these data, we can state the need for educational work on these issues among young people.
Keywords: cervical cancer, young women, risk factors.

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