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Area of Science:

Oncology
Public Health
Gynecology

Background:

Limited awareness exists regarding anal cancer and its screening methods among women.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a known risk factor for anal cancer, yet knowledge about this link is often insufficient.
The anal Pap test is a screening tool for anal cancer, but its awareness and acceptance are not well-understood.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess women's knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) and anal cancer.
To evaluate women's understanding and attitudes towards the anal Pap test.
To identify barriers to anal Pap test screening.

Main Methods:

A preintervention survey was administered to 370 women aged 21+.
The survey assessed knowledge of anal cancer, HPV, and the anal Pap test.
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data.

Main Results:

Only 17.6% of women had heard of anal Pap tests; most had limited knowledge of anal cancer.
A majority recognized the role of anal Pap tests in cancer prevention and that they are not solely for individuals practicing anal sex.
Key barriers to screening included lack of knowledge (43.8%), pain (41.3%), cost (24.0%), and embarrassment (21.2%).

Conclusions:

Women demonstrate limited knowledge regarding anal cancer and anal Pap tests, with few recognizing risk factors.
Despite knowledge gaps, women showed receptiveness to anal cancer screening.
Addressing women's concerns and knowledge deficits is crucial for enhancing the implementation of anal Pap testing.