Association between mass media exposure and cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 30-49 years in four sub-Saharan African countries: a pooled analysis of demographic and health surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), mainly due to low screening uptake. Mass media exposure (including radio, newspapers, and television) can play a key role in promoting health services utilisation; however, little is known about its relationship with cervical cancer screening uptake in SSA. This study examined the association between mass media exposure and cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 30-49 years in four SSA countries.

Methods

This cross-sectional study utilized data from the Demographic and Health Surveys conducted between 2022 and 2023 in four SSA countries: Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. A pooled weighted sample of 26,936 women aged 30-49 years was analysed. Univariable and multiv

SUBMITTER: Mandiwa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12723873 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature