KNOWLEDGE OF RISK FACTORS FOR CERVICAL CANCER AND METHODS OF DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION AMONG THE PROFESSIONAL GROUP OF POLISH ARMY PILOTS AND STUDENTS OF THE JOHN PAUL II UNIVERSITY OF BIAŁA PODLASKA

Anna Mandziuk; Marta Mandziuk; Dorota Roczek; Anastazja Skutta; Natalia Kozerska; Aleksandra Młocek; Angelika Jankowska; Magdalena Mandziuk; Aleksandra Białas

doi:10.31435/ijitss.4(48).2025.4024

Anna Mandziuk Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów Street 128, 04-141 Warszawa, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6431-2646
Marta Mandziuk John Paul II University in Biała Podlaska, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0063-1623
Dorota Roczek Military Institute of Aviation Medicine, Z. Krasińskiego 54/56, 01-755 Warszawa, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2012-5804
Anastazja Skutta 105th Borderland Military Hospital with Outpatient Clinic Independent Public Health Care Institution, ul. Domańskiego 2, 68-200 Żary, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8044-1638
Natalia Kozerska 105th Borderland Military Hospital with Outpatient Clinic Independent Public Health Care Institution, ul. Domańskiego 2, 68-200 Żary, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1536-192X
Aleksandra Młocek Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów Street 128, 04-141 Warszawa, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3101-3523
Angelika Jankowska Military Institute of Aviation Medicine, Z. Krasińskiego 54/56, 01-755 Warszawa, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6728-9826
Magdalena Mandziuk Medical University of Lodz, al. Tadeusza Kościuszki 4, 90-419 Łódź, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2259-6996
Aleksandra Białas Military Institute of Medicine, Szaserów Street 128, 04-141 Warszawa, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5267-7955

DOI: https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.4(48).2025.4024

Keywords: Cervical Cancer, HPV Virus, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Cytology, Prevention, Vaccination

Abstract

Introduction and aim of the study: Cervical cancer is a common malignant tumor of the female reproductive system, developing in the cervix. Currently, cervical cancer is considered curable, provided it is detected at an early stage and appropriate treatment is promptly initiated. This work aims to present the results of research on the level of awareness on the cervical cancer, methods of diagnosis and prevention among the professional group of Polish Army pilots and students of the John Paul II University of Biała Podlaska.

Material and Methods: The study was conducted using an anonymous survey questionnaire. The data was collected between January and April 2025. 121 correctly completed surveys were collected and then analyzed.

Summary: The conducted research results allow us to conclude that the definition of cervical cancer, the risk factors for infection, and the methods of preventing infection are well-known terms for the studied group. Additionally, participants learn about new screening tests for cervical cancer.

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