Uptake of cervical cancer screening and its determinants in Africa: Umbrella review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the fourth most prevalent type of cancer in women globally. Early detection and treatment of precancerous cervical lesions and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection are strongly advised to decrease the incidence of cervical cancer and death. Cervical cancer is a major public health concern in low- and middle-income nations, where screening and treatment options are constrained. Thus, the main objective of this umbrella review was to determine the pooled uptake of cervical cancer screening and its determinants in Africa.

Methods

This study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The protocol for this umbrella review was registered on the International Prospective Register of Systematic R

SUBMITTER: Mengistie BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12279115 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature