Gynecological Cancer Awareness and Its Determinants Among Midwifery Students: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

This study was conducted to determine the awareness levels of midwifery students regarding gynecological cancers and to examine the sociodemographic and educational factors affecting this awareness. This cross-sectional and descriptive study was carried out between November 1, 2025 and January 15, 2026 with 220 midwifery students enrolled at a state university. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form and the Gynecological Cancers Awareness Scale (GCAS). Non-parametric tests were used for statistical analyses, and the level of significance was set at p<0.05. The mean total GCAS score was 155.88±28.60. The highest mean score was observed in the “Routine Control and Serious Disease Perception Awareness” subscale (86.15±17.25), whereas the lowest was in the “Early Diagnosis–Information Awareness” subscale (16.90±3.72). Significant differences were found according to grade level in the “Risk Awareness” (χ²=18.650; p<0.001), “Early Diagnosis–Information Awareness” (χ²=6.177; p=0.046), and total scale scores (χ²=7.069; p=0.029). Students with good income levels had significantly higher scores in the prevention subscale and total scale (p<0.001). Students who had received education about gynecological cancers demonstrated significantly higher risk awareness and total scores (p<0.05). Midwifery students demonstrated moderate-to-high levels of awareness. Higher awareness among senior students and those who received education highlights the importance of structured undergraduate education in improving gynecological cancer awareness