Cervical cancer screening knowledge and barriers among women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216522
• Publication Date: 2019-05-10T17:26:14Z
• Authors: Sefonias Getachew; Eyerusalem Getachew; Muluken Gizaw; Wondimu Ayele; Adamu Addissie; Eva J. Kantelhardt
• Keywords: Cervical screening; Cross-sectional study

Introduction Routine cervical screening has been shown to greatly reduce both the number of new cancers diagnosed each year and deaths resulting from disease. Nevertheless, knowledge uptake is very low in developing countries. In Ethiopia, coverage cancer only 1%. this study, we aimed assess barriers for among women Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted February March 2015 Ababa, total 520 were selected by a multi-stage sampling procedure. Interview based questioner used collect data. Descriptive statistics describe socio-demographic clinical profiles women. Multivariate logistic regression using adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 95% confidence interval (CI) identify independent predictors knowledge. p-value <0.05 set determine level statistical significance. Results Among all women, 42.7% had heard 144 (27.7%) adequate screening. The mean (±SD) age 27.7 (±5.49) years. total, quarter (25%) eligible experience Not being married (adjusted = 1.8, 1.1–3.3), having an awareness (AOR 5.0, 2.7–9.1) receiving information health professionals 1.9, 1.1–3.2) good An absence symptoms (57%), lack about (56.3%) service their living area (42.2%) perceived uptake. Conclusions Cervical less than half Women also service, not knowing reasons Hence, campaigns education should be undertaken professionals. Access availability essential improve