The effect of shyness levels of women on early diagnosis attitudes towards cervical cancer

Purpose This study aimed to determine the effect of shyness levels of women on early diagnosis attitudes towards cervical cancer. Design and Methods The study was planned as descriptive. Data were collected from women in the 18-49 age group who applied to family health centers in Sivas. The descriptive information form of women, the Shyness Scale, and the Attitude Scale for Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer were used. A total of 303 women were included in the study. Findings A significant negative correlation was detected between shyness levels of women and the perceived benefit, while a significant positive correlation was determined between shyness levels and perceived severity. Practice Implications In this study, the perceived benefit increased as the shyness levels of women decreased.