Knowledge of cervical cancer among adolescent girls in selected secondary schools in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Background: Cervical cancer continues to be one of the major causes of death among women, ranking as the fourth most common cause of female death globally. Over 90% of cases and related deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including Nigeria. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with sample size of 251 among adolescent girls of senior secondary schools in Ile-Ife. Selection was through a multistage sampling process. Data was obtained using a self-administered structured questionnaire and result was analysed using the Statistical Packaged for Social Sciences version 25.0. Results: A total of 254 responses were collected. The data showed that 9.1% of participants had good knowledge about cervical cancer. Factor like occupation of the father was associated with knowledge of cervical cancer. Conclusion: Majority of the participants have poor knowledge on cervical cancer.