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. 2017 Sep 19;22(1):32.
doi: 10.1186/s40001-017-0274-9.

Cervical cancer screening behavior and associated factors among women of Ugrachandi Nala, Kavre, Nepal

Radha Acharya Pandey  1 , Era Karmacharya  2
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Cervical cancer screening behavior and associated factors among women of Ugrachandi Nala, Kavre, Nepal

Radha Acharya Pandey et al. Eur J Med Res. .

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer in Nepal ranks as the first most frequent cancer among women. Primary prevention measures, such as prophylactic vaccines against high risk HPV, are now available. Over time, vaccination will decrease the prevalence of the disease among younger women; however, screening will still be needed. The objective of the study was to assess the cervical cancer screening behavior and its associated factors among women of Nala Village Development Committee (VDC), Kavre.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done to assess the cervical cancer screening behavior among women in 2014. Systematic Random sampling was used to collect the data from a sample of 180 women residing in Nala VDC. A structured interview questionnaire and health belief model scale was used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square test) was used for data analysis using SPSS version 16 program.

Results: Minority (18.3%) of the respondents had cervical cancer screening behavior. Education level of the respondents was significantly associated with cervical cancer screening behavior (p < 0.05). Age, parity, perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers had no significant association with cervical cancer screening behavior.

Conclusion: This study shows that cervical cancer screening behavior was satisfactory. The findings of the study indicate a significant association between cervical cancer screening behavior and education level of the participants. Awareness campaigns targeting illiterate groups can be conducted in community so that they become motivated towards cervical cancer screening.

Keywords: Cervical cancer; Health belief model scale; Screening.

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