Knowledge on cervical cancer, attitude toward its screening, and associated factors among reproductive age women in Metu Town, Ilu Aba Bor, South West Ethiopia, 2018: community‐based cross‐sectional study

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems worldwide.Lack of awareness and unavailability of screening services are the major factors that contribute to the problem of cervical cancer in Ethiopia. The community-based study conducted regarding the knowledge and attitude toward cervical cancer among women of reproductive age group is not enough to indicate the problem.Aim: To assess the knowledge on cervical cancer, attitude toward its screening, and associated factors among women of reproductive age.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study with a mixed approach method was conducted from April to May 2018. The sample size calculated for this study was 420. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. A binary logistic regression model was used to determine the association between the covariate and the dependent variable.Result: Of all participants, 31% have good knowledge of cervical cancer, and 57.8% have a positive attitude toward cervical cancer screening. In a multivariable analysis, educational status, occupation, visiting health facilities, and parity were significantly associated with knowledge and attitude toward cervical cancer screening. Conclusion:This study suggests increasing women's awareness, health education on cervical cancer in the community, and health institutions should be strengthened.Patient and public contribution: Female health workers were involved in the data collection process. Educated women and women who are community health leaders were involved as Interviewees for the qualitative part of the study. However, they have no direct contributions to authorship.

Improving cervical cancer continuum of care towards elimination in Ethiopia: a scoping review

“…The majority of the articles reported that about 50% and more of the study participants were not knowledge about cervical cancer, prevention, and services (19,22,77,78). Similarly, about half or more women had an unfavourable attitude except in a few studies that reported better attitude coverage (14,23,77,79,80). Knowledge was frequently reported as a precursor to a favourable attitude (16, 26, 81).…”

Utilization of cervical cancer screening service and associated factors among women of reproductive age group in Ilu Abba Bor zone, southwestern Ethiopia, 2019: Cross-sectional study

“… 14 – 17 The study conducted in Northern and southwestern Ethiopia also identified that level of education, lack of awareness about CC screening, occupation, having children, and visiting health facilities were the determinant factors associated with the uptaking of cervical cancer screening. 18 , 19 …”

“…[14][15][16][17] The study conducted in Northern and southwestern Ethiopia also identified that level of education, lack of awareness about CC screening, occupation, having children, and visiting health facilities were the determinant factors associated with the uptaking of cervical cancer screening. 18,19 Regular and early screening and treatment as part of targeted interventions is mandatory to reduce the incidence and mortality associated with the cervical cancer. But there are very limited studies conducted in the country, specifically in the study area to assess the utilization of cervical cancer screening service.…”