Ovarian cancer awareness of women in Turkey: A cross-sectional study.

Meltem Uğurlu Ruveyde Aydin Fatma Uslu Sahan Gülşen Vural

Published in: Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) (2024)

The awareness of OC was higher among women who had advanced age, higher education, family history and were in menopause. Turkish women have low level of awareness and knowledge about OC symptoms and risk factors. There is an urgent need for an OC awareness campaign that takes into account the socio-demographic characteristics of women. The results of the study may also guide strategies to prevent OC.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
risk factors
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
cervical cancer screening
breast cancer risk
physical activity
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
postmenopausal women
quality improvement
depressive symptoms