Predictors of cervical cancer screening uptake in two districts of Central Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorIsabirye, Alone
dc.contributor.authorKayitale Mbonye, Martin
dc.contributor.authorKwagala, Betty
dc.date.accessioned2022-03-07T12:17:20Z
dc.date.available2022-03-07T12:17:20Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description.abstractUganda’s cervical cancer age standardized incidence rate is four times the global estimate. Although Uganda’s ministry of health recommends screening for women aged 25–49 years, the screening remains low even in the most developed region (Central Uganda) of the country. This study examined the demographic, social, and economic predictors of cervical cancer screening in Central Uganda with the aim of informing targeted interventions to improve screening. The cross-sectional survey was conducted in Wakiso and Nakasongola districts in Central Uganda. A total of 845 women age 25–49 years participated in the study. Data were analyzed at bivariate and multivariate levels to examine the predictors of CC (cervical cancer) screening. Only 1 in 5 women (20.6%) had ever screened for cervical cancer. Our multivariate logistic regression model indicated that wealth index, source of information, and knowledge about CC and CC screening were significantly associated with cervical cancer screening. The odds of cervical cancer screening were higher among rich women compared with poor women [AOR = 1.93 (95%CI: 1.06–3.42), p = 0.031)], receiving information from health providers compared with radios [AOR = 4.14 (95%CI: 2.65–6.48), p<0.001, and being more knowledgeable compared with being less knowledgeable about CC and CC screening [AOR = 2.46 (95%CI: 1.49–3.37), p<0.001)]. Overall cervical cancer screening uptake in central Uganda was found to be low. The findings of the study indicate that women from a wealthy background, who had been sensitized by health workers and with high knowledge about CC and CC screening had higher odds of having ever screened compared with their counterparts. Efforts to increase uptake of screening must address disparities in access to resources and knowledge.en_US
dc.identifier.citationIsabirye A, Mbonye MK, Kwagala B (2020) Predictors of cervical cancer screening uptake in two districts of Central Uganda. PLoS ONE 15(12): e0243281. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pone.0243281en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243281
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/xmlui/handle/123456789/2474
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherPLoS ONEen_US
dc.subjectcervical canceren_US
dc.subjectscreeningen_US
dc.subjectCentral Ugandaen_US
dc.titlePredictors of cervical cancer screening uptake in two districts of Central Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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