http://ijtos.com/index.php/journal <p>International Journal of Trends in OncoScience</p> Lapin Press Publications en-US International Journal of Trends in OncoScience 2583-8431 http://ijtos.com/index.php/journal/article/view/77 <p>Background: Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, with low uptake of screening and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination contributing to its high morbidity and mortality. Understanding the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of women regarding cervical cancer prevention is essential for designing effective interventions. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among women in Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria.</p> <p>Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 244 women aged 18–49 years in Gwagwalada Area Council who were selected by using both cluster sampling techniques. Data were collected using a pretested semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV, attitudes toward screening and vaccination practices. Data were analyzed with SPSS Statistic version 21 using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests to determine associations between variables.&nbsp; A p-value &lt; 0.05 was considered statistically significant</p> <p>Results:The study revealed low knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV vaccine (54.5%). A good number of the respondent (78.7%) had good attitude towards screening and vaccination, 6.1% of these have been vaccinated. A few respondents (26) with negative attitude had also been vaccinated. This study revealed that only 15(6.1%) of the respondents had had HPV vaccination.</p> <p>Conclusion: There is a significant gap between knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding cervical cancer prevention among women in Gwagwalada. Despite positive attitudes, actual uptake of screening and vaccination remains low. There is a critical need for targeted health education to improve screening and HPV vaccine uptake. There is also a need to subsidized services, and integration of cervical cancer prevention into primary health care services.</p> Yalma RM Ochem UM Adetayo OA Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-08-25 2025-08-25 1 7 10.22376/ijtos.v3i3.77 http://ijtos.com/index.php/journal/article/view/78 <p>Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) is one of the prevalent endocrine disorders affecting women of reproductive age, with an estimated prevalence of 5-10%. PCOD is one of the most prevalent metabolic and reproductive disease. This is a medical condition where women’s ovaries generate a significant number of immature or partially mature eggs, which eventually develop in to a ovarian cyst. As a result, the ovarian grows large and secretes more androgens, irregular menstruation periods, abnormal weight gain, hair loss and infertility.</p> Venkata Nagaraju G Pranathi K Navya B Lakshmi Prasanna B Srujani Valsa K Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2025-08-25 2025-08-25 8 12 10.22376/ijtos.v3i3.78