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Abstract
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Yet,
because of poor access to screening and treatment services, the vast majority of deaths
occur in women living in low- and middle-income countries. This study was aimed to
determine health guidelines about cervical cancer for women and its effects on their
screening behavior. The research design used in this study was quasi-experimental
research design & Purposive non-probability sampling technique. It was carried out in the
oncology clinics at health insurance hospital at Suez city. The study subjects were
consisted of 102 women attending for follow up in the oncology clinics. An interview
schedule was designed and utilized to collect the necessary data. The results of the study
showed very poor knowledge (2.0%) before the implementation of the health guidelines
program. This statistically improved after the program to reach 98.0%.s. Meanwhile the
study revealed that 23.5% accepted the screening for cervical cancer, while the rest had
many health seeking barriers. It was concluded that health guidelines was effective in
improving the knowledge and behavior of women regarding cervical cancer screening and
vaccination.Therefore, the study recommended the way to be extended to women
seeking the gynecological units and have genital tract infection especially Chlamydia and
human papillomavirus, which are the most common reasons for cervical cancer.