Abstract

Cervical cancer is a malignant tumor that typically affects young women under the age of 40 and develops in the fifth and
sixth decades of life. In this study, reproductive-age women receiving antenatal care at Kapchorwa Hospital had their
knowledge, attitudes, and practices about cervical cancer screening evaluated. The study evaluated the knowledge,
practices, and attitudes of cervical cancer screening using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The majority of
participants were not screened, had several sexual partners as a risk factor, and had never heard of cervical cancer. They
were not aware of the Pap smear test, thought early diagnosis improved treatment outcomes, and thought they were
susceptible to cervical cancer. The majority of participants thought that cervical cancer was bad and that getting it would
make them feel unhappy. They also said regular exams and awareness about cervical cancer were important. According to
the report, many women lack basic awareness and screening habits for cervical cancer.