Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Moshi municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Screening for cervical cancer has been a globally advocated preventive strategy to reduce cervical cancer morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and barriers of cervical cancer screening, and to determine factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Moshi municipality, northern Tanzania.

Design

We conducted a cross-sectional study between August and September 2020.

Setting

Moshi municipality, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Participants

Women of ages 15-49 years who live in Moshi municipality.

Results

A total of 300 women participated in the study and 22.7% had ever been screened for cervical cancer. Women below the age of 30 years had 87% lower odds of screening for cervical cancer c

SUBMITTER: Hhera JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11758691 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature