The role of health education on cervical cancer screening uptake at selected health centers in Addis Ababa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries including Ethiopia. Unlike other types of cancers, the grave outcomes of cervical cancer could be prevented if detected at its early stage. However, in Ethiopia, awareness about the disease and the availability of screening and treatment services is limited. This study aims to determine the role of health education on cervical cancer screening uptake in selected health facilities in Addis Ababa.

Methods

Two-pronged clustered randomized controlled trial was conducted in 2018 at eight public health centers that provide cervical cancer screening services using visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Each of the eight health cent

SUBMITTER: Abu SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7540882 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature