Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy among women worldwide, and Pap smear testing is an effective method of detecting, preventing and delaying the progress of the disease. An understanding of the factors that influence a woman’s decision to attend for cervical screening is essential for any attempts to increase uptake. Nurses play a key role in promoting awareness of the importance of cervical cancer prevention. In several studies carried out in Turkey,
the relationship between the sociodemographic variables and awareness level of cervical cancer screening has been examined