Abstract

Objective:
-Cervical cancer is among the leading cancer-related causes of morbidity and mortality in
women in the world.
-This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical cancer screening
and associated factors among female students.
-Knowledge of and willingness to receive a cervical cancer screening are important determinants
of prevention.
Method:
-An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among female undergraduate
students, at the College of Health Sciences female students, the sample size was calculated by
using single-population proportion formula based on the following assumption.
The proportion of female students having knowledge about cervical cancer Screening is higher
than other populations.
Results:
-Only students were screened for cervical cancer in their lifetime. Both in bivariate and
multivariate analysis, sexual experience, marital status,
Place of birth and student’s year of study was the only correlates of cervical cancer screening
uptake among female students. Therefore, the overall cervical cancer screening uptake was low
and further study should be done on other correlates.
Conclusion:
-The findings revealed that knowledge of cervical cancer was poor. Educational level, family
income, and awareness of previous disease history were significant influencing factors in
screening uptake. Specific
awareness programs to increase knowledge of cervical cancer and screening willingness should
be designed and implemented in the public without delay, especially for younger and elderly
women.
-Thus, different governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders need to focus on awareness
about cervical cancer, it is screening and preventive strategies.
Introduction:
-Cervical cancer is a cancer of the uterine cervix. It is the second most common cancer in women
worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths in developing countries. It is almost always
associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.
-Cervical cancer screening is low because of numerous factors. Cervical cancer is said to be a
preventable disease. One reason for this is due to the availability of effective screening options
such as Pap smear, HPV DNA testing, and visual inspection with the application of acetic acid
and iodine. However, knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical cancer screening are low
because of numerous factors.
-Female students can play an important role beyond recommending the uptake of HPV vaccines;
they can be a source of information for female relatives, parents, teachers, health care
professionals, and the wider community.
-This study focused on university students because they are the future leaders of tomorrow’s
generations and are responsible for increasing awareness about cervical cancer and screening. It
is therefore crucial to assess their baseline knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical cancer
screening.

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