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March 30, 2026Journal of Medicine and Palliative Care0 citations

Cervical cancer awareness and human papilloma virus knowledge among Syrian refugee women in Turkiye: impact of language proficiency and screening history

ABAhmet BeyazıtMustafa Kemal University HSHasan Cem SevindikMustafa Kemal University LBLeyla BereketMustafa Kemal University

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To evaluate cervical cancer awareness and human papillomavirus knowledge among Syrian refugee women.
Cross-sectional survey of sexually active women aged 18–65 years
Data collected via sociodemographic form and HPV knowledge scale
Participants recruited from an outpatient clinic in Turkiye
Analyses included nonparametric comparisons and linear regression
Low awareness of cervical cancer and HPV knowledge reported among participants
Language proficiency correlated with increased HPV knowledge
Health literacy identified as a significant barrier to understanding cervical cancer prevention strategies

Abstract

Aims: Cervical cancer remains a major global health problem despite being preventable, with human papillomavirus (HPV) causing 99% of cases. While screening and vaccination have reduced incidence in high-income settings, refugee and migrant women face higher risks due to limited health literacy and language barriers.Methods: Sexually active women aged 18–65 years attending a tertiary obstetrics and gynecology outpatient clinic were consecutively recruited (n=208). Data were collected face-to-face using a sociodemographic form and an Arabic-translated, culturally reviewed version of the 33-item Waller Human Papillomavirus Knowledge Scale (total Cronbach’s α=0.940). Nonparametric comparisons and multiple linear regression were performed (p

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69c9c5e2f8fdd13afe0bde84 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.47582/jompac.1895748

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