Abstract

The study aimed to assess the factors influencing cervical cancer screening among women
of reproductive age in Kitagata hospital in Sheema District. Out of 150 participants, 84.7%
had heard of cervical cancer, while 15.3% had not. Of those who knew about cervical cancer,
62.7% were aware of available cancer management and prevention services, while 37.3 were
not. Only 26.1% had undergone a screening test and 37% had been vaccinated against HPV.
Most respondents believed that cervical cancer was preventable through risk factor
avoidance and vaccination, while 22.4% believed it was not. The majority of women were
aware of some cervical cancer screening centers in Uganda, with 71 knowing they were free
of charge at Kitagata Hospital. The study found knowledge gaps that discourage women from
getting screened for cervical cancer, and the study found that prevention was viewed
favorably