Determinants of cervical cancer screening intention among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in Ethiopia, despite being preventable. Screening programs remain underutilized despite multiple initiatives. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of intention to undergo cervical cancer screening and its associated factors among Ethiopian women, addressing a significant gap in national data.

Methods and materials

This systematic review and meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, HINARI, Google Scholar, and African Journals online were searched using specific keywords and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Studie

SUBMITTER: Lahole BK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527304 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature