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@article{205524,
        author = {Piyush Solanki},
        title = {CURRENT PERSPECTIVES ON CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING: KNOWLEDGE, ACCESSIBILITY, AND PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {0-0},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205524},
        abstract = {Cervical Cancer remains one of the biggest health concerns affecting women worldwide. It is the fourth most common cancer among women globally, with about 570,000 new cases and 311,000 deaths reported in 2018. Most of these cases occur in developing countries, where access to healthcare services and awareness programs may be limited. This study was carried out to understand the socio-demographic factors that influence cervical cancer screening, assess women’s knowledge about cervical cancer, and examine how accessible screening services are to women. The research used a cross-sectional descriptive survey design and was conducted among women attending the gynecology ward, antenatal clinic, and family planning clinic at Embu Teaching and Referral Hospital. A total of 60 women of reproductive age participated in the study through self-administered questionnaires.
The collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel, and the results were presented using descriptive statistics and tables. Findings showed that all participants had heard about cervical cancer screening. However, despite this high level of awareness, detailed knowledge about the signs, symptoms, and prevention of cervical cancer was still low. Only 33% of the women knew the warning signs, while 27% understood preventive measures. In addition, only 33.3% of the participants had actually utilized cervical cancer screening services.
The study also found that socio-demographic factors influenced women’s participation in screening programs, even though screening services were generally available and accessible. Based on these findings, the study concluded that awareness alone is not enough to improve screening uptake. More community education and sensitization programs are needed to encourage women to undergo regular cervical cancer screening. The Ministry of Health should continue promoting early screening and organize health education campaigns to provide accurate information and reduce misconceptions about cervical cancer screening services.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }