September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Assessing Knowledge, Uptake and Factors associated with cervical cancer screening among women in selected communities of Wakiso district in Uganda: A population-based study

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Population-based study shows cervical cancer knowledge is high, but screening uptake is low among women, indicating key factors for intervention.

Uptake of cervical cancer screening was found to be 33.4%, indicating a significant gap despite high awareness.
Majority of respondents, 90.6% had knowledge of screening, with high knowledge scores on cervical cancer risk factors.
Urban residency, older age, and partner involvement were significantly associated with higher uptake of cervical cancer screening.
Improving access and promoting awareness campaigns tailored to younger women is crucial to enhance screening rates.

Bulamba et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Population-based study shows cervical cancer knowledge is high, but screening uptake is low among women, indicating key factors for intervention.