Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu Tentang Pap Smear Yang Berobat Di Puskesmas Kertapati Palembang Tahun 2024

Abstract

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022, there are approximately 400,000 new cases of cervical cancer each year worldwide, with 80% occurring in women living in developing countries. This study aims to describe mothers’ knowledge regarding Pap smear examinations at Kertapati Public Health Center, Palembang, in 2024. This research used a descriptive survey method with a cross-sectional approach. The sample was selected using accidental sampling, involving 35 married women aged 21–69 years within the working area of the Kertapati Public Health Center. Data were collected using a questionnaire as an interview guide. The knowledge aspects assessed included the definition, purpose, timing, and procedure of Pap smear examinations. The results showed that 22 respondents (62.8%) knew the definition of a Pap smear, 25 respondents (71.4%) understood its purpose, and 22 respondents (62.8%) were aware of its benefits. Fourteen respondents (40%) knew who should undergo the examination, while only 9 respondents (25.7%) understood the requirements. A total of 15 respondents (42.9%) knew that the examination should not be done during menstruation. Meanwhile, 34 respondents (97.1%) knew the location for Pap smear examinations, and 30 respondents (85.7%) understood that the procedure involves collecting fluid from the cervix. It is expected that the results of this study can serve as a reference for health workers to better understand the level of maternal knowledge regarding Pap smear examinations.