Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Cervical Cancer Screening among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Gynecology clinic in Hoima Regional Referral Hospital

Ajeru Patricia Aketoko and Fawaz Rudainy

Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Kampala International University, Uganda

ABSTRACT

Cervical cancer incidence in Uganda is three-times that of the global average and is a leading cause of mortality. This study assessed the knowledge and attitude on cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age attending Hoima regional referral. This was cross sectional study on 343 women of reproductive age using questionnaires.  Majority of participants who utilized cervical cancer screening were aged 26-30 (54.3%), married (68.6%), had at least secondary education 60.0%, were catholic 48.6%, had formal employment, had knowledge 77.1%, and had good attitude 82.9%. Knowledge about cervical cancer is among the most important aspects in fighting this disease and has a big influence on attitude towards seeking for screening. 

Keywords: Cervical Cancer Screening, Knowledge and Attitude, Women of Reproductive Age, Uganda, Cross-Sectional Study

CITE AS: Ajeru Patricia Aketoko and Fawaz Rudainy (2025). Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on Cervical Cancer Screening among Women of Reproductive Age Attending Gynecology clinic in Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. INOSR Experimental Sciences 15(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.59298/INOSRES/2025/151.1600