Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Cervical Cancer Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern UP

Background: Cervical cancer is a significant health burden among Indian women, especially in rural and low-resource settings. Understanding the demographic profile and symptom distribution is essential for guiding early detection and intervention strategies. The study aims to examine the demographic characteristics and symptom patterns of cervical cancer patients and assess the association of key symptoms with demographic factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study included data from 648 cervical cancer patients. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for demographic variables and clinical symptoms. Chi-square test was used to determine associations between clinical characteristics and demographic factors such as age, religion, marital status, and place of residence. Results: Most patients were Hindu (96.5%), married (71.8%), and from rural areas (62.2%), with the majority residing in Uttar Pradesh (67.9%). Common symptoms included bleeding per vagina (78.5%), discharge per vagina (79.0%), and lower abdominal pain (37.0%). A significant association was found between discharge per vagina and place of residence (p = 0.046). Bleeding per vagina showed a significant association with marital status (p = 0.041), being more prevalent among married women. Conclusion: The study highlights that discharge and bleeding per vagina are the most common symptoms among cervical cancer patients. These symptoms are significantly associated with residence and marital status, respectively. These findings emphasize the need for improve awareness, early symptom recognition, and accessible screening services, particularly in rural areas and among married women. Key words: Cervical cancer, treatment of cervical cancer, symptoms of cervical cancer