Introduction/Background Currently, in the world, including in Kazakhstan, there is an increase in the number of new cases among women of reproductive age, which is a socio-demographic problem. In recent years, there has been a twofold increase in the number of new cases of cervical cancer among young women. The increase in the incidence of cervical cancer among young women, the high prevalence of HPV infection among young sexually active women, the lack of screening programs for the early detection of cervical cancer in young women, the need to take urgent measures to increase awareness of young women about risk factors for cervical cancer and methods of prevention and determined the relevance of this study

Methodology Survey of young women in Almaty, aged 18 to 32 years. Participants received full information on the upcoming survey. The questionnaire collected information on socio-demographic data, awareness of cervical cancer prevention, and women’s gynecological history. The questionnaire contained 30 questions in total and took 10 minutes to complete

Results Among young women in Almaty, low awareness of primary and secondary prevention of cervical cancer was revealed in all age groups. When assessing the risk factors for cervical cancer among young women in Almaty, the most common were the early onset of sexual activity, smoking and taking hormonal contraceptives.

Conclusion The survey showed the problem of low awareness of girls about cervical cancer and risk factors for developing cervical cancer. Based on these data, we can draw conclusions about the need for educational work on these issues among young people.

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