August 19, 2025Rehabilitation ScienceOpen Access

Exploring Barrier of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among HIV-Positive Women Attending at Waliso General Hospital, South West, Ethiopia, Pure Qualitative Study

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Qualitative study identifies barriers to cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women, suggesting significant health implications.

Poor awareness and rumors hinder cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women, leading to significant health risks.
Over half of the women reported participating in cervical cancer screening, indicating a need for better outreach and education.
Qualitative study involving purposive sampling explored barriers faced by 17 HIV-positive women at Waliso General Hospital.
Efforts to enhance cervical cancer screening must address identified barriers to ensure better health outcomes for HIV-positive women.

Chuko et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study identifies barriers to cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women, suggesting significant health implications.