Adam Sidor

Women’s awareness about gynaecological cancers in Poland and Turkey – a comparative study

The aim of the study is to determine and compare the awareness levels of women in two different countries regarding gynaecological cancers. The descriptive and cross-sectional study collected data from among 1,017 women in Turkey and Poland. Personal Information Form (PIF) and Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS) were used as data collection tools. Routine Control in Gynaecological Cancers and Serious Illness Perception Awareness Sub-Dimension mean score in Turkey and Poland was 87.84±15.23 vs. 85.47± 10.86. Gynaecological Cancer Risks Awareness Sub-Dimension mean score in Turkey was 29.62±6.09, in Poland's - 28.47±4.78; a significant difference was found between the score averages. When the Gynaecological Cancer Protection Awareness Sub-Dimension was evaluated, the score obtained for Turkey was 22.46±4.45, while the average score for Poland was calculated as 22.44±3.42; statistical significance was determined for these averages. Based on the Early Diagnosis and Information Awareness Sub-Dimension in Gynaecological Cancers, the mean score in Türkey was found to be 17.04±3.24, and in Poland - 16.90±2.39; the difference between the mean scores was statistically significant. The total score obtained in the Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Scale was calculated as 156.97±23.23 in Turkey and 153.30±16.83 in Poland. There was a significant difference in the average scores obtained between the two countries. There was a significant difference in the level between women's gynaecological cancer awareness in Turkey and in Poland. It was determined that gynaecological cancer awareness is higher among women in Turkey.