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    [id] => 16106
    [paper_index] => 202505-01-021714
    [title] => INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED RISK, SOCIO-CULTURAL, AND HEALTH SYSTEM FACTORS ON THE UPTAKE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING SERVICES AMONG WOMEN AGED 25-49 YEARS IN THIKA SUB-COUNTY
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    [author] => Fridah Nkatha Kathurima, Lily J.A. Masinde, Consolata M’mayi
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    [doi] => https://doi.org/10.36713/epra21714
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => May
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 5
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/May/202505-01-021714.pdf
    [abstract] => Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, although the incidence is high, screening uptake remains low.
Aim: This study examined how perceived risk, socio-cultural, and health system factors influence cervical cancer screening uptake among women aged 25–49 in Thika Sub-County, Kenya.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 285 women was conducted using structured interviews. Data were analyzed using correlation and chi-square tests.
Results: Perceived risks such as multiple sexual partners (χ² = 35.117, p < 0.01) and belief in the fatality of cervical cancer (χ² = 19.601, p < 0.01) were significantly associated with screening uptake. Socio-cultural influences—religious beliefs (r = 0.248), cultural perceptions (r = 0.249), and family influence (r = 0.313)—also impacted uptake. Health system factors, including program availability (χ² = 49.172, p < 0.01), sensitization by providers (χ² = 52.143, p < 0.01), and access (χ² = 9.896, p = 0.019), showed strong associations with screening behavior.
Conclusion: A multifaceted approach involving community education, health system strengthening, and culturally sensitive outreach is essential to enhance cervical cancer screening rates in Kenya.

    [keywords] => Cervical Cancer Screening, Perceived Risk, Socio-Cultural Influence, Health Systems.
    [doj] => 2025-05-19
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    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
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