Women's knowledge and attitudes related to cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Isiolo and Tharaka Nithi counties, Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in Kenya. However, only 3% of women are routinely screened. This study aimed to assess women's knowledge and attitudes towards cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening in Kenya's Isiolo and Tharaka Nithi counties.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted between January and March 2017. Using a multistage cluster sampling methodology, 451 women 18 years of age and older participated in the study. Interviewers administered a 35-item questionnaire collecting demographic information, knowledge of risk factors and attitudes towards cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening. Bivariate and multivariate analyses of cervical cancer knowledge and demographic characteristics were conducted.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Gatumo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6052645 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature