Awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screening services among female nurses in a low-resource setting: a cross-sectional study

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samuel Okwuchukwu Ilikannu, Chiamaka P. Uzoka, Zaccheus Opeyemi Oyewumi, Sunday Emmanuel Jombo, Nnamdi Okoye, Ngozi Roy Maduka, Gabriel Dogbanya, Nwabunor P. Osifo, Sylvia Ifeoma Obu, Geraldine I. Uzoma, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Manna N. Onunkwo
+8 more Francis A. Weyinmi, Ngozi Esther Ezunu, Chikodili Ogugua Ilikannu, Chiagozie Dan-Nwankwo, Chidinma Onwuasoeze, Ikechukwu Obua, Precious Agenu, Olabiyi Hezekiah Olaniran
DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20260167
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

Background: Despite the high burden of cervical cancer in Nigeria, the uptake of screening services has remained poor even among healthcare workers. This study aimed to determine the awareness, uptake and factors influencing the uptake of cervical cancer screening among female nurses in Federal Medical Centre Asaba. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 1st October and 31st October 2023 amongst 247 consenting female nurses at FMC Asaba using semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires with 205 correctly filled forms retrieved from the study participants. Data were analysed using SPSS 26 with a p value

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publisher
Medip Academy
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
490–497
Publication date
29 January 2026