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{"title":"Epidemiological profile of measles in Niger: analysis of measles case-based surveillance data from 2010 to 2019.","authors":"Habibatou Amadou Idé,&nbsp;Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo,&nbsp;Djibril Barry,&nbsp;Ousmane Boua Togola,&nbsp;Eric Adehossi,&nbsp;Nicolas Meda","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.18.33443","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.18.33443","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Measles is a rapidly growing disease in the world with 869,770 cases and 207,500 deaths recorded in 2019. Niger continues to record epidemic outbreaks despite the actions taken. This study aims to analyze the national database from 2010 to 2019 to characterize the epidemiology of measles in Niger. This is a descriptive retrospective study. Our sample is exhaustive of suspected and positive measles cases from the database of the department of surveillance and response to epidemics for 10 years. Data extraction and analysis was done using Epi Info 7.2.3.1 software. In our study we found n=11,784 suspected measles cases notified from 2010 to 2019 with 37.2% of positive cases (IgM+). All regions are concerned. The female/male sex ratio was 1.1. The 1-to-5-year age group was the most representative (44.44%); 28.3% received at least one dose of vaccine; 62.22% lived in urban areas. The number of deaths was 225 (1.9%). The proportion of samples received at the laboratory within 3 days is 70.38%. The baseline analysis allowed us to find that all regions recorded cases and deaths with a low vaccination rate of 28.3%. Improved response and immunization strategies are recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674528/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the light emitting diode (LED) flashlight characteristics of a sample of smartphones for its safety in indirect retinal photography.","authors":"Omar Mahmoud Solyman,&nbsp;Omnia Hamdy,&nbsp;Salwa Ahmed Abdelkawi,&nbsp;Aziza Ahmed Hassan","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.15.32963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.15.32963","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>the off-label use of smartphones for indirect retinal photography and videography made it a popular ophthalmic clinical practice for its ubiquity and simplicity which enhanced telemedical care. Smartphone indirect retinal photography involves focusing the bright flashlight from the light emitting diode (LED) source on the rear side of the phone on the patient´s retina. Phototoxic hazards of the bright light on the already compromised patients´ retina raise concerns that require safety studies. The aim of this work is to study the characteristics of LED flashlights of a sample of smartphone types currently in use by ophthalmologists in Egypt to evaluate for potential photobiological implications when used in conjunction with + 20-diopter indirect ophthalmoscopy condensing lens for indirect photography of the retina.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>the spectral profile, weighted irradiance, and thermal exposure rates produced by a variety of smartphones´ LED flashlights currently used by ophthalmology specialists and trainees at the Comprehensive Outpatient Clinic of the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Giza, Egypt, were tested in this study when collimated by a +20-diopter indirect ophthalmoscopy lens in a setup similar to actual indirect smartphone retinal photography.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>the spectrum of the LED flashlights of all tested smartphones fell entirely in the optically safe visible spectrum between 400-750 nm with no significant infrared or ultraviolet components. Two regions of main spectral distribution were noticed in all tested smartphones with a peak at 450 nm and the other ranging between 520 to 585 nm. Weighted irradiance was within the safe limits for ocular examination and ranged from 0.58 to 2.30 mW/cm² (safe limit is up to 706 mW/cm²) without a measurable thermal effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>the LED flashlight of the tested smartphones appeared to be within safe limits when used for indirect smartphone retinal photography. However, the high composition of the short wavelength blue light spectrum may be a concern particularly with prolonged and repeated examinations.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"15"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674527/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tobacco use among a population of women attending cervical cancer screening programs in primary health care clinics in South Africa: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Christine Njuguna,&nbsp;Joel Msafiri Francis,&nbsp;Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf,&nbsp;Elizabeth Reji,&nbsp;Agetta Jimmy Akii,&nbsp;Samuel Ubabukoh,&nbsp;John Mukuka Musonda,&nbsp;Joyce Sikwese Musonda,&nbsp;John Ndimande,&nbsp;Langalibalele Honey Mabuza,&nbsp;Olufemi Omole","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.14.31611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.14.31611","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>we determined the prevalence, patterns and factors associated with tobacco use among women presenting for cervical cancer screening in primary health care clinics in Gauteng province, South Africa.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>this study utilized data from an ongoing cross-sectional study commenced in September 2018, in which 749 participants had responded to an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire on socio-demographics, HIV status, tobacco use, family planning methods, sexual and cervical cancer screening behaviours. Data were entered into the web-based research electronic data capture (REDCap). We performed descriptive data analysis and included multivariate logistic regression. We considered a p-value < 0.05 statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>participants´ median age was 38 years (interquartile range: 31-38) with 43.9% (328) reporting being HIV-positive. The prevalence of ever and current tobacco use were 24.3% (182/749) and 17.1% (128/749) respectively. In multivariable logistic regression, participants who self-identified as racial ethnicity other than Black African and those who were HIV positive and not on antiretroviral treatment, had increased odds of reporting current tobacco use ((adjusted odds ratio (AOR)= 5.6, 95% CI: 3.2-9.8) and (AOR= 8.2, 95% CI: 2.0-34.1) respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>current tobacco use is common among women attending cervical cancer screening programs in primary health care clinics in Gauteng Province. Furthermore, study findings suggest the need to integrate tobacco cessation treatments into women´s health and HIV treatment programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674525/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Perspectives of medical students on simulation-based training: the Nigerian experience.","authors":"Chinyere Ezeaka,&nbsp;Iretiola Fajolu,&nbsp;Beatrice Ezenwa,&nbsp;Emeka Chukwu,&nbsp;Shruti Patel,&nbsp;Rachel Umoren","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.16.25542","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.16.25542","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>simulation-based education (SBE) is becoming more prevalent in higher education. However, little is known of the perceptions of medical students towards this training approach. The objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of Nigerian medical students on manikin-based and virtual simulation training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>in January 2019, a paper-based 25-item survey on simulation-based training was administered to a convenience sample of 120 medical students in the 4^th year (400 level) and final year (600 level). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson´s chi square, and the Fisher´s Exact test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>a total of 95 surveys were completed (RR 79%). Respondents were mostly 21-30 years 95 (81%) and about half were female 60 (51%). Under half of 600 level students 22 (38%) reported receiving simulation-based training in Basic Life Support. A lack of curriculum 27 (28%), instructors trained in simulation education 31 (33%) and funding 52 (55%) were perceived as challenges to manikin-based simulation. Lack of awareness was the greatest single challenge to online simulation 50 (53%). A majority of medical students 181 (96%) owned smartphones, but only 3% (n=3) of respondents had experienced a virtual reality (VR) simulation. If facilities were available, 99% of respondents would recommend the use of online simulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>there is an opportunity for increased exposure to simulation-based training during undergraduate medical education in Nigeria. Instruction in simulation methods for clinical lecturers in medical schools would increase awareness of the potential advantages of simulation-based training and access for medical students to simulation education.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674531/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Microsurgical reconstruction of the enormous traumatic oromandibular defect by osteocutaneous fibula-free flap in a 9-year-old child: a case report.","authors":"Abdulfattah Altam,&nbsp;Saleh Alredae,&nbsp;Ahmed Alsaaidi,&nbsp;Faisal Ahmed,&nbsp;Waleed Aljbri,&nbsp;Burkan Nasr,&nbsp;Qasem Alyhari,&nbsp;Abdullah Al-Nagga","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.13.36738","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.13.36738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Enormous oromandibular defects in children remain a reconstructive challenge due to the region's unique features and the scarcity of a perfectly matched recipient site. The osteocutaneous fibula-free flap (OCFFF) is an excellent option for these defects. Most reports on oromandibular reconstruction in children are limited to surgical techniques instead of long-term follow-up, especially in resource-limited settings. We reported a 9-year-old child who presented with a massive oromandibular defect caused by a high-energy gunshot. Firstly, the patient was treated with debridement, lower defect edges approximation, and tracheostomy. After one week, the procedure of OCFFF was performed, and two months later, the lower lip was reconstructed using a tongue flap. The aesthetic outcome was excellent at two years, and the patient could speak and eat without impaired oral function. In conclusion, microsurgical reconstruction using OCFFF for massive oromandibular defects in our child patient was safe with satisfactory facial aesthetics and oral function.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674532/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cervical epidural hematoma post-trauma: a case report.","authors":"Abderrahmane Housni,&nbsp;Nourou Dine Adeniran Bankole,&nbsp;Abdessamad El Ouahabi","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.43.12.28877","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.43.12.28877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-traumatic spinal epidural cervical hematoma is defined as a collection of blood at the level of the epidural space following a trauma. It remains a rare presentation. We report here the case of a cervical epidural hematoma extending from C3 to C5, in a 55-year-old patient victim of a public traffic accident admitted one hour after trauma. Computed Tomography (CT) scan found a compressive epidural hematoma extending C3 to C5; the patient underwent a posterior surgical approach, which allowed to evacuate the hematoma. This rare clinical entity is an emergency diagnosis and management, which needs collaboration between, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specialists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and physiotherapists for good outcomes and follow-up.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-09-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9674530/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712973","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Expression of cytokeratin-7 and cytokeratin-19 on newborn mice induced rhesus rotavirus as biliary atresia model.","authors":"Bagus Setyoboedi,&nbsp;Ahmad Rofii,&nbsp;Anang Endaryanto,&nbsp;Sjamsul Arief","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.42.322.28408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.42.322.28408","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive inflammation that causes obstruction and fibro-obliteration of the bile ducts during the perinatal period. Biliary atresia occurs in about 1 in 5000 to 8000 live births, and 50% require liver transplantation. This study aims to iinvestigate the influence of induction and duration of illness after rhesus rotavirus (RRV) exposure to changes in the expression of cytokeratin-7 (CK-7) and cytokeratin-19 (CK-19) in mice models of AB.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>a total of 48 Balb/c less than a day after birth was included as model of BA. The overall sample was split randomly by using the randomization table into 4 control groups and 4 treatment groups. Groups 1,2,3, and 4 composed of 24 infant mice Balb/c (each group of 6 tails) with blue color code get a placebo (buffered saline) intraperitoneallyless than a day after birth. Groups 5, 6, 7, and 8 were composed of 24 mice Balb/c (eachgroup of 6 tails) with red color code get induction RRV 1.5 x 106 Plaque forming units (PFU) as treatment groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>there are influence of the RRV induced changes in the expression of CK-7 murine model of BA day 3, 7, 14 and 21 after induction compared to the control (p<0.05). There was interaction between induction effects and duration of illness after RRV exposure to CK-7 expression in murine models of BA on days 3, 7, 14 and 21 (p<0.001). There was difference in the value of CK-19 expressions progressively between trial group and control group seen from day-3 and day 21.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>induction and duration of illness after rhesus rotavirus exposure effect on the expression of cytokeratin-7 and cytokeratin-19 mice models of biliary atresia.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"322"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9664509/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Predictors of hepatic encephalopathy in patients with severe acute liver injury].","authors":"Amal Khsiba,&nbsp;Samir Bradai,&nbsp;Moufida Mahmoudi,&nbsp;Asma Ben Mohamed,&nbsp;Mouna Medhioub,&nbsp;Lamine Hamzaoui,&nbsp;Mohamed Mousadek Azouz","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.42.323.30089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.42.323.30089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>severe acute liver injury (SALI) formerly known as severe acute hepatitis is an acute inflammation of the liver with markers of liver injury (elevated transaminases) and signs of hepatocellular failure (jaundice and INR greater than 1.5) according to the latest definition of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL). An important prognostic factor in SALI is the development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) and thus its progression to acute liver failure (ALF), formerly known as acute severe hepatitis. The purpose of this study is to investigate factors predicting the development of hepatic encephalopathy during SALI.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>we conducted a retrospective study of patients treated for SALI between January 2000 and December 2019. We divided patients into two groups depending on whether hepatic encephalopathy occurred. We performed an analytical study comparing the two groups according to their epidemiological, biological and evolutionary data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>data from the medical records of fifty-nine patients were collected. A virus was the most frequent cause (63%). Hepatic encephalopathy occurred in 15 patients (25.4%). Factors predicting the development of HE in univariate analysis were a delay in consultation of more than 9 days, an INR level of more than 2.45, a bilirubin level of more than 230 μmol/l, creatinine greater than 60.5 μmol/l, urea greater than 5.5 mmol/l and MELD score greater than 26.5 (p=0.023, p=0.017, p=0.0001, p=0.049, p=0.0001, p=0.0001 respectively). Autoimmune hepatitis and an undetermined cause were associated with the development of HE (p=0,003 and p=0,044, respectively). In multivariate analysis, autoimmune aetiology and a urea level above 5.5 mmol/l were significantly associated with the occurrence of HE. No statistically significant differences were found between the two groups with regard to age, sex and diabetes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SALI is a rare disease, mainly due to a virus in our country. Predictive factors of HE are important for early identification of patients at risk of adverse outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"323"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9664508/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40723191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clandestine abortions: epidemiology at Provincial General Hospital of Kananga.","authors":"Antoine Tshimbundu Kayembe,&nbsp;Gérard Kabatantshi Mukengabantu,&nbsp;Sylvain Mulumba Kapuku","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.42.320.34972","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.42.320.34972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aim is to describe the epidemiological profile of pregnant women who performed clandestine abortions in the gynecological department of the Provincial General Hospital of Kananga. This is a descriptive study of a series conducted from the medical files of pregnant women who secretly aborted in the gynecology department of the Provincial General Hospital of Kananga from January 1^st 2015 to December 31^st 2019. It is based on the no probabilistic sampling of suitability. We recorded 58 cases of clandestine abortions upon 1667 patients. The frequency of clandestine abortions is of 3.48% with an average age of pregnant women of 26.96 years, 70% of pregnant women under 30 years old, nulliparity is more concerned (34.48%), pupils and students as well as unemployed are more concerned in 55.12%, nurses are the abortionists encountered in 37.70%, cervical dilation and curettage is the most used abortion method (69.07%) and the maternal mortality rate linked to clandestine abortion is 13.79%. The fight against clandestine abortions requires the promotion of sex education in school and academic circles, and the sensitization of women and couples to the use of contraceptive methods and family planning. Our results serve as the basis for in-depth studies on clandestine abortions and their complications with a view to improving their management in our environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"320"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9664510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cervical cancer screening practice and associated factors among women employees in Wolaita Zone hospitals, Southern Ethiopia, 2017: cross-sectional study.","authors":"Getachew Tesfaye,&nbsp;Shifera Yedenekal,&nbsp;Million Abera,&nbsp;Mihretu Lakew,&nbsp;Tilahun Wodaynew,&nbsp;Abebe Mamo","doi":"10.11604/pamj.2022.42.318.34675","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2022.42.318.34675","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>cervical cancer is a global public health problem affecting women worldwide. There is very low participation rate in screening practice for cervical cancer in low-resource countries like Ethiopia. So the aims of this study is to assess cervical cancer screening practice and associated factors among women employees in Wolaita Zone hospitals, Southern Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>facility based cross-sectional study design was conducted from March 1-April 30, 2017. Simple random sampling technique was employed to select 401 study participants. Pre-tested self-administered questionnaire was used. Logistic regression was performed to assess association between dependent and independent variables with 95% confidence interval (CI) and p-value less than 0.05 was set to declare association.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>about 120 (30.5%) participants were screened for cervical cancer. Age, source of information from health professions, being adherence supporter, sex with more than one partner, sexual transmitted infection, increase in attitude and knowledge score were significant predictors of cervical cancer screening practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>magnitude of cervical cancer screening practice among age eligible women is still low. Age, being adherence supporter, source of information from health care professionals, history of multiple sexual p artners, sexually transmitted infection, knowledge and attitude were important predictors of cervical cancer screening practice. Hospitals in collaboration with town administration should put priority on cervical cancer prevention by establishing cervical cancer screening campaign.</p>","PeriodicalId":131455,"journal":{"name":"The Pan African Medical Journal","volume":" ","pages":"318"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2022-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9664511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"40712911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}