Factors affecting cervical cancer screening among Yemeni immigrant women in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cross sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem for women worldwide. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women globally. While early detection of cancerous lesions through screening tests leads to a better prognosis and a better chance of being cured, the number of people who go for screening is still low, especially for groups that are marginalized, like immigrant women.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to identify cervical cancer screening practices and factors influencing screening status among Yemeni immigrant women living in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.

Method

A cross-sectional study among 355 randomly selected respondents between the ages of 20 and 65 was conducted through an online survey. A questionnaire was sent directly to the

SUBMITTER: Al-Oseely S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10723656 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature