Research Article
Exploring Barrier of Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake Among HIV-Positive Women Attending at Waliso General Hospital, South West, Ethiopia, Pure Qualitative Study
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
21-26
Received:
20 July 2025
Accepted:
4 August 2025
Published:
19 August 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.rs.20251002.11
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Abstract: Introduction: Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Despite, screening is one of the secondary preventive strategies, the case is still growing. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the uptake of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among Women living with human immunodeficiency virus at Waliso General Hospitals in Southwest Shewa, Ethiopia, 2025. Objectives: To explore barrier of cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women attending at Waliso General Hospital, South West, Ethiopia, 2025. Methods: A pure qualitative study was conducted 17 HIV-positive women attending at Waliso General Hospital, South West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia. Purposive sampling technique was used to select study participants. Qualitative data was analyzed thematically. The results were presented using text and table. Results: Services interruption, poor awareness and rumor was identified as barrier of cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women attending Waliso General Hospitals. Conclusion and Recommendation: Greater than half of women were uptake cervical cancer screening. Health facilities managers and health care providers should work hard together to improve cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women attending at Waliso General Hospital.
Abstract: Introduction: Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Despite, screening is one of the secondary preventive strategies, the case is still growing. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the uptake of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among Women living with human ...
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