Determinants of Cervical Cancer Screening among Female Health Professionals in Harar Town, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

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Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology Pub Date : 2024-06-08 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.1155/2024/1430978

Yahya Abdi Ziyad, Elias Jemal, Merga Dheresa, Ahmedin Aliyi Usso, Hassen Abdi Adem, Aboma Motuma, Mohammednur Abdo Komicha, Addis Eyeberu, Sherif Abdi Yuya

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Abstract

Background: Early screening for cervical cancer is a key life-saving intervention in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. Despite the high burden of cervical cancer, the coverage of cervical cancer screening is low in developing countries, including Ethiopia. There is a paucity of information on the utilization of cervical cancer screening among female health professionals in eastern Ethiopia. This study aimedto assess the determinants of cervical cancer screening among female health professionals in Harar town, eastern Ethiopia.

Method: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 232 female health professionals in Harar town from September 01 to 30, 2022. Data were entered using EpiData version 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 27.0. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify significant factors for the level of cervical cancer screening. An adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval was used to report the strength of association and statistical significance declared at p value < 0.05.

Results: The prevalence of cervical cancer screening among female health professionals was 16.8% (95% CI: 11%, 22%). Higher education level (AOR = 4.28, 95% CI: 1.68, 10.90), use of contraceptives (AOR = 2.71, 95% CI: 1.17, 6.23), training on cervical cancer screening (AOR = 2.53, 95% CI: 1.05, 6.08), good knowledge about cervical cancer screening (AOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.44, 7.91), and positive attitude toward cervical cancer screening (AOR = 5.31, 95% CI: 2.04, 13.83) were independent factors that increased the utilization of cervical cancer screening.

Conclusion: One in every six female health professionals was screened for cervical cancer. Education level, contraceptive use, cervical cancer screening training, cervical cancer screening knowledge, and attitude toward cervical cancer screening were the determinants of cervical cancer screening utilization among female health professionals. Improving the health professionals' knowledge and attitude toward cervical cancer screening through upgrading their education level and training on cervical cancer screening would be essential to improving the level of cervical cancer screening.

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埃塞俄比亚东部哈拉尔镇女性卫生专业人员进行宫颈癌筛查的决定因素：一项横断面研究。

背景：宫颈癌早期筛查是降低孕产妇死亡率和发病率的关键救生干预措施。尽管宫颈癌的发病率很高，但在包括埃塞俄比亚在内的发展中国家，宫颈癌筛查的覆盖率却很低。有关埃塞俄比亚东部女性卫生专业人员利用宫颈癌筛查的信息很少。本研究旨在评估埃塞俄比亚东部哈拉尔镇女性卫生专业人员进行宫颈癌筛查的决定因素：方法：2022 年 9 月 1 日至 30 日，对哈拉尔镇的 232 名女性卫生专业人员进行了一项基于机构的横断面研究。数据用 EpiData 3.1 版输入，用 SPSS 27.0 版分析。进行了多变量逻辑回归分析，以确定影响宫颈癌筛查水平的重要因素。使用调整后的几率比（AOR）和 95% 的置信区间来报告相关性的强度，当 P 值小于 0.05 时，则表示统计学意义显著：女性卫生专业人员的宫颈癌筛查率为 16.8%（95% CI：11%，22%）。高教育水平（AOR = 4.28，95% CI：1.68，10.90）、使用避孕药具（AOR = 2.71，95% CI：1.17，6.23）、宫颈癌筛查培训（AOR = 2.53，95% CI：1.05，6.08）、对宫颈癌筛查的良好认知（AOR = 3.37, 95% CI: 1.44, 7.91）和对宫颈癌筛查的积极态度（AOR = 5.31, 95% CI: 2.04, 13.83）是提高宫颈癌筛查利用率的独立因素：结论：每六名女性医务人员中就有一人接受了宫颈癌筛查。教育水平、避孕药具使用情况、宫颈癌筛查培训、宫颈癌筛查知识以及对宫颈癌筛查的态度是女性医务人员使用宫颈癌筛查的决定因素。通过提高医务人员的教育水平和宫颈癌筛查培训，改善她们对宫颈癌筛查的认识和态度，对于提高宫颈癌筛查水平至关重要。

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Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine-Obstetrics and Gynecology

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期刊介绍： Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology aims to disseminate new and important information to clinicians and other health care providers, scientists, and researchers involved in the study or treatment of infectious diseases, especially those affecting the female patient. Its ultimate aim is to advance knowledge and encourage research, thereby improving the prevention or diagnosis and treatment of patients affected by such diseases.