Association between cancer stigma and cervical cancer screening uptake among women of Dhulikhel and Banepa, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer ranks as the most common cancer among Nepalese women with a high incidence and mortality. Despite evidence that effective screening programs reduce disease burden, screening services are under-utilized. Cancer stigma can be a major barrier to cervical cancer screening uptake among Nepalese women.

Objectives

This study assessed the association between cancer stigma and cervical cancer screening uptake among women residing in semi-urban areas of Kavrepalanchok district (Dhulikhel and Banepa), Nepal.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 426 women aged 30-60 years using telephone interview method from 15th June to 15th October 2021. A validated Cancer Stigma Scale (CASS) was used to measure cancer stigma and categorized women as pr

SUBMITTER: Paneru B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10194964 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature