Cervical cancer screening in rural Ethiopia: a cross- sectional knowledge, attitude and practice study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide. Sub- Saharan Africa has a high incidence, prevalence and mortality due to shortage and underutilization of screening facilities. This study aims to assess knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer and its prevention, as well as practice of cervical cancer screening.

Methods

This cross-sectional community- based study was conducted in Butajira, Ethiopia in February 2018. Systematic cluster randomized sampling was used to select households from which women in the targeted age group of 30-49 years were invited to participate. Data was collected using a quantitative door to door approach. The questionnaire included socio-demographic data, obstetric history, general knowledge, risk factors, at

SUBMITTER: Ruddies F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298871 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature