Effectiveness of planned health teaching programme on knowledge regarding visual inspection with acetic acid for screening of cervical cancer among staff nurses working in selected hospitals of the city

INTRODUCTION : Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity among women, where VIA screening is pivotal. Nurses’ knowledge is critical for effective implementation. METHODS : Using a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test/post-test design, 60 staff nurses from selected hospitals were purposively sampled. A structured, validated knowledge questionnaire and a planned health teaching intervention on VIA were administered. Knowledge gains were analyzed with descriptive statistics and paired t-test. RESULTS : Findings related to knowledge among staff nurses before and after planned health teaching programme regarding visual inspection with acetic acid for screening of cervical cancer