Awareness of women with gynecologic cancer about their disease: evidence from İzmir, Turkey
African Journal of Reproductive Health, cilt.30, sa.6, ss.26-33, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.29063/ajrh2026/v30i6.3
- Dergi Adı: African Journal of Reproductive Health
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Index Islamicus, MEDLINE, Middle East & Africa Database (ProQuest), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.26-33
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Gynecologic cancer, Awareness, Women's health, Screening, GCAS
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Gynecologic cancers are common malignancies among women, and awareness may influence screening and timely care. This study assessed disease awareness among women with gynecologic cancer in İzmir, Turkey. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 800 women aged 25–60 years diagnosed between January and December 2024 at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Participants completed a sociodemographic/obstetric questionnaire and the Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS). The mean age was 42.3±6.9 years and the mean GCAS score was 152.2. Awareness scores were significantly higher in women aged 30– 49 years, university graduates, those with income exceeding expenses, and premenopausal participants (p<0.05). GCAS scores were not associated with marital status, occupation, family type, smoking, alcohol use, body mass index, parity, or cancer type (p>0.05). Targeted educational strategies, especially for postmenopausal and socioeconomically disadvantaged women, may strengthen awareness and support participation in screening and follow-up programs. (Afr J Reprod Health 2026; 30 [6]: 26-33).