Abstract

Background: Menopausal women's hypoestrogenic condition makes cervical cytology difficult. Cervical cancer is an international health concern. Increased cervical cancer awareness reduces risks and poor prognoses. Women need cervical cancer detection and prevention information. The aims of this study was to evaluate women's knowledge of cervical cancer. 
Methods: a descriptive, cross-sectional design. A sample of 150 menopausal women was randomly chosen, and data was gathered from three teaching hospitals in Mosul City using an interview questionnaire. 
Results: Study finding shows that (43.3%) of the women who participated had moderate knowledge about cervical cancer, and (56.7%) had inadequate knowledge about cervical cancer. 
Conclusion: The highest knowledge rate is in women in the age group (40-49) who live in the city. The research reveals that most women know about cervical cancer from society. The highest knowledge rate was among employees.