www.iaset.us editor@iaset.us KNOWLEDGE OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN WITH CERVICAL CANCER K. Thavamani 1 & C. Susila 2 1 Research Scholar, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India 2 Principal, Billrothcollege of Nursing, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India ABSTRACT Cervical cancer is second most cancer in women worldwide and Indian women. Most common cause is infected with human papilloma virus. It is necessary to make awareness of women with cervical cancer. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge and to find out the association between the knowledge with their demographic variables among women with cervical cancer. It is a descriptive research, pre-experimental design with 40 samples, who were selected through convenient sampling method. The questionnaire was distributed to the participants to assess the level of knowledge. The study results showed that the participants had the inadequate and moderate level of knowledge. So the Investigator distributed the pamphlets regarding cervical cancer and requested the people to spread the knowledge gained about cervical cancer to their friends and relatives. KEYWORDS: Cervical Cancer, Knowledge Article History Received: 18 Feb 2018 | Revised: 25 May 2018 | Accepted: 08 Jun 2018 INTRODUCTION Cervical Cancer is second most cancers in women worldwide and Indian women. 5, 27624 new Cervical Cancer cases diagnosed and 265, 1653 deaths annually worldwide. 80% of them diagnosed at their advanced stage and poor prognosis, the reasons for the high incidence of cancer cervix is lack of knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer and inadequate high quality of healthcare services and screening programs. A most common cause is infected with human papilloma virus. It is necessary to make awareness of women with Cervical Cancer. So investigator planned to find out their level of knowledge and import knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer. Statement of the Problem A study to assess the knowledge of Cervical Cancer among women with Cervical Cancer in kamatchi Hospital at Chennai. Objectives of the Study • To assess the level of knowledge regarding Cervical Cancer among women with cervical cancer • To find out the association between the knowledge and demographic Variables among women with cervical cancer International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences (IJANS) ISSN(P): 2319-4014; ISSN(E): 2319-4022 Vol. 7, Issue 4, Jun - Jul 2018; 23-28 © IASET