Overview Of Knowledge Levels Among The Class Of 2023 Medical Students At Udayana University Regarding Cervical Cancer Vaccination

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Cervical cancer remains a significant health issue for Indonesian women due to its high incidence and mortality rates. It is the second most common cancer among women globally, and in Indonesia, it ranks second after breast cancer. In Bali Province, the prevalence of cervical cancer in 2018 was 2.3 per 1000 people, according to the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas). Knowledge about cervical cancer and preventive measures is crucial for reducing the number of cases. The objective of this study is to assess the level of knowledge among the class of 2023 medical students at Udayana University regarding an overview of cervical cancer, the purpose of cervical cancer vaccination, as well as the dosage and method of administration of the cervical cancer vaccine. This study is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. Consecutive sampling was used as the sampling technique. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms to the class of 2023 medical students at Udayana University. The results of the study showed that among 120 student respondents, the majority had good knowledge of the general overview of cervical cancer (79.2%), the majority had good knowledge of the purpose of cervical cancer vaccination (42.5%), and the majority had moderate knowledge of the dosage and administration of the cervical cancer vaccine (41.7%). Good knowledge regarding cervical cancer can improve the attitude toward undergoing cervical cancer vaccination and our finding in this study can serve as a reference in providing education about cervical cancer vaccination to the public.