AWARENESS OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN UZBEKISTAN

Knowledge of the risk factors for cervical cancer (CC) and the benefits of cervical cancer prevention motivates women to participate in preventive screening. However, several studies indicate that thereis a significant lack of knowledge about the human papillomavirus (HPV) around the world. This study examines the level of knowledge about the prevention of HPV and cervical cancer in the contextof socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics of women in Uzbekistan.Key words: questioning, cervical cancer, Human Papillomavirus, prevention