Publications by authors named "Bhavika Chawla"
J Cancer Res Ther
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in India, with low awareness causing late-stage diagnoses and higher mortality rates.
- A systematic review analyzed the awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among Indian women, finding that most women had some knowledge but low screening practices.
- It concluded that educational programs are essential to improve awareness and encourage regular screening for early detection and treatment of breast cancer among all demographics in India.
Womens Health (Lond)
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- - In 2018, cervical cancer caused 311,000 deaths globally, with India reporting nearly 97,000 new cases each year, highlighting a significant health concern among women.
- - A study aimed to analyze health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening in India, reviewing 22 articles with data from over 6,800 participants.
- - Results showed health professionals had good knowledge (75.15%) and positive attitudes (85.47%) toward screening but exhibited low practice rates (12.70%), indicating a gap between awareness and actual implementation.
Cancer Control
November 2021
Article Synopsis
- Cervical Cancer is a significant health issue in India, with 96,922 new cases diagnosed annually and a high mortality rate, particularly in low and middle-income countries.
- A study reviewed 19 articles to assess women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Cervical Cancer and its screening, including data from 7,688 women aged 12-65.
- Results showed only 40.22% of women had adequate knowledge about Cervical Cancer, with only 20.31% aware of screening practices, highlighting the need for improved education and communication strategies.
