Understanding Cervical Cancer Screening Attendance: Barriers and Facilitators in a Representative Population Survey.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Cervical cancer causes high mortality rates globally despite the existence of cervical cancer screening. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors limiting Romanian women's participation in cervical cancer screening, focusing on socio-demographic characteristics, health practices, sexual history, and personal health views. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 1605 women aged 25 to 64 from all regions of Romania. Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing was performed in February and March 2020. Logistic regression models assessed the impact of socio-demographic characteristics, psychosocial factors, sexual health history, and personal beliefs on non-participation, which were quantified using the odd

SUBMITTER: Covaliu BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11853127 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature