NSU Research Contributions
Title : Awareness about cervical cancer and its socio-economic determinants among adults in Bangladesh: Results from a nationwide cross-sectional study
Authors : Tariful Islam, Md. Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Nur-E-Safa Meem, Fahima Nasrin Eva, Umme Kulsum Monisha, Mohammad Ali Hossain, and Mohammad Hayatun Nabi
| Journal Article Title: PLOS One | Volume Number: 20 | Publication Year : 2025 | Issue Number: 6 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | Publisher Name: PLOS (Public Library of Science) | |
| Pages : e0325712 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being SDG5 Gender Equality |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This nationwide study reveals that while 80.15% of Bangladeshi adults are aware of cervical cancer, significant knowledge gaps persist among men, individuals not living with a spouse, and those with lower education levels. By identifying healthcare workers and social media as the most influential information sources, the research provides a strategic evidence base for developing tailored health promotion campaigns to increase the uptake of life-saving HPV vaccinations and screenings across diverse socio-economic groups. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Cervical cancer, Bangladesh, Medical personnel, Socioeconomic aspects of health, Health education and awareness |
