THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GYNECOLOGIC CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AWARENESS AND OBESITY IN WOMEN:A CROSS-SECTION STUDY

Derya Atik; Derya Kaya Senol; Esra Unal; Cansu Ağralı

doi:10.5937/sanamed0-44692

Derya Atik Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Osmaniye, Turkey
Derya Kaya Senol Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Osmaniye, Turkey
Esra Unal Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Osmaniye, Turkey
Cansu Ağralı Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Osmaniye, Turkey

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/sanamed0-44692

Keywords: obesity, Gynecologic cancer, Reproductive health, Awareness

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the effect of obesity awareness on gynecological cancer and reproductive health awareness in women.

Materials and Methods: This study is a cross-sectıonal study. The sample of the study consisted of overweight and obese women. Data were collected using the introductory information form, obesity awareness scale, and gynecological cancers awareness scale via a Google form.

Results: Obesity was found to have a statistically significant association with reproductive health, including the risk for pregnancy and baby, uterus, ovary and breast cancer, menstrual irregularity, age of first menstruation, polycystic ovary syndrome, cesarean section risk, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, stillbirth risk, birth defects, the chance of conception, the success of fertility treatment, early menopause, osteoporosis, baby weight, and iron deficiency anemia. The total mean score Obesity Awareness Scale and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Scale was significantly higher among those who believed in this association. A highly significant positive correlation was observed between total and sub-dimension mean scores of women's Obesity Awareness Scale and Gynecologic Awareness Scale.

Conclusion: It has been determined that obesity awareness in women is related to reproductive health and gynecological cancer awareness.

Author Biographies

Derya Atik, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Osmaniye, Turkey

Orcid Number: 0000-0002-8497-0105

Derya Kaya Senol, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Osmaniye, Turkey

Orcid Number: 0000-0002-9101-2909

Esra Unal, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Osmaniye, Turkey

Orcid Number: 0000 0002 2255 0447

Cansu Ağralı, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, Osmaniye, Turkey

Orcid Number:0000 0002 9923 0521

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