A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Cervical Cancer Among Women at Civil Hospital, Amritsar

Introduction: Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most prevalent cancer among women worldwide and stands as a prominent cause of cancer- related fatalities in India’s female population. The extended latent precancerous phase, spanning from initial human papillomavirus (HPV) infection to potential cancer onset, underscores the significance of screening as a highly effective prevention strategy. Material and methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding cervical cancer among women. The study was carried out in selected hospitals, Amritsar. A total of 50 samples were involved using purposive sampling technique whom met inclusion criteria. Data were collected using by self-structured knowledge questionnaire and attitude scale through interview methods. Data was analyzed using by IBM SPSS software version-27. Results: The study revealed that a significant increase in knowledge and attitude scores, both significant at the 0.01 level. These findings confirm the effectiveness of the STP in enhancing both knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer among women. Consequently, the null hypothesis was rejected, and the alternate hypothesis, asserting the effectiveness of the STP, was accepted. The pre-test results demonstrated a positive relationship (r=0.716, p=0.001), indicating a significant correlation between knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer. The post- test results showed an even stronger positive relationship (r=0.911**, p=0.001), further emphasizing the robust association between increased knowledge and more favorable attitudes towards cervical cancer after the intervention. Conclusion: This study substantiates that structured educational initiatives can effectively bridge the information gap and positively alter attitudes regarding health issues such as cervical cancer. This underscores the potential of such programs in promoting better health outcomes through informed decision-making and proactive health behaviors, thereby advocating for their broader application with in public health strategies. How to cite this article:Bhat P, Sharma K. A Study to Assess theEffectiveness of Structured TeachingProgramme on Knowledge and AttitudeRegarding Cervical Cancer Among Women atCivil Hospital, Amritsar. Int J Adv Res GynaecolObstet 2025;3(1):5-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/30505364.202502