A cross-sectional study on assessment of perceived threat to cervical cancer using health belief model among women in a slum area of Kolkata

• DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_392_21
• Publication Date: 2023-02-14T09:59:34Z
• Authors: Akanksha Yadav; Madhumita Dobe; Bobby Paul; Chandrashekhar Ta...
• Keywords: Health Belief Model; Cross-sectional study; Slum

Despite the implementation of various cervical cancer preventive strategies by Government India, there is a scarcity knowledge and consequent low utilization screening services among women in India. This contributes to burden Indian women. study was conducted assess perceived threat-regarding identify its explanatory factors slum area Kolkata.A cross-sectional 192 adult from May September 2019 Kolkata. The multistage sampling technique used using structured schedule. Perceived threat measured composite score including susceptibility severity constructs health belief model. Data were analyzed descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression model SPSS software version 16.Overall, 22.9% participants had satisfactory levels cancer. Statistically significant association found between unsatisfactory with reproductive age group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.01; P 0.036), education level up primary (AOR 2.89; 0.026), 2.94; < 0.001) respondents. good fit.The population very Thus, increase uptake women, it necessary tailor robust behavior change communication campaigns perception severity, thereby increasing