Utilization of Screening Service on Cervical Cancer and Associated Factors among Female Health Professionals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2023-07
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Addis Ababa University
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Cervical cancer is the most prevalent gynecologic cancer. It is preventable and
curable, as long as it is detected early and managed effectively. Yet it is the fourth most common
form of cancer among women worldwide and second in Ethiopia, with the disease claiming the
lives of more than 340 000 women in 2020. Its incidence and burden are high in developing
regions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization plans to increase
vaccination, screening, and treatment of cases to 90%, 70%, and 90%, respectively, in
developing countries by 2030. Early screening for cervical cancer is a key intervention in
reduction of maternal deaths. Health care workers have a significant contribution to improve
cervical cancer screening practice among women. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess
magnitude of utilization of cervical cancer screening and associated factors among female
healthcare providers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Utilization of Screening Service