ArticlePloS one2023
Factors affecting cervical cancer screening among Yemeni immigrant women in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cross sectional study.
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- Disparities in Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Strategies: A Meta-Analysis.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Pooled it
- Socioeconomic factors affecting breast and cervical cancer screening compliance in Asian National Cancer Centers Alliance countries: a systematic review.Epidemiology and health · 2025Pooled it
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- Women's experiences and perspectives on a nurse navigation program for cervical cancer screening: a qualitative study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Public knowledge, attitudes, practices, and key influencing factors regarding cancer screening in Yemen.Conflict and health · 2025Article
- Participation, knowledge, and attitudes toward cervical cancer screening among migrant Burmese women on China-Myanmar border: a cross-sectional study.Preventive medicine reports · 2025Article
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- A systematic review on factors influencing Middle Eastern women's utilization of healthcare services: The promise of mHealth.SAGE open medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
introductionCervical cancer is a significant public health problem for women worldwide. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women globally. While early detection of cancerous lesions through screening tests leads to a better prognosis and a better chance of being cured, the number of people who go for screening is still low, especially for groups that are marginalized, like immigrant women.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to identify cervical cancer screening practices and factors influencing screening status among Yemeni immigrant women living in the Klang Valley, Malaysia.
methodA cross-sectional study among 355 randomly selected respondents between the ages of 20 and 65 was conducted through an online survey. A questionnaire was sent directly to the participants via WhatsApp. The analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 with a significance level of 0.05. It included descriptive analysis, chi-square and multiple logistic regression.
resultsThe response rate was 59%, with the majority of the respondents being married and between the ages of 35 and 49. Screening was reported at 23.1% in the previous three years. The final model revealed that age group 50-65 years (AOR = 5.39, 95% CI: 1.53-18.93), insurance status (AOR 2.22, 95% CI = 1.15-4.3), knowledge (AOR = 6.67, 95% CI = 3.45-12.9), access to health care facilities (AOR = 4.64, 95% CI = 1.29-16.65), and perceived barriers (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.3-4.83) were significant predictors of cervical screening uptake among Yemeni immigrant women in Malaysia (p<0.05).
conclusionAccording to the results, cervical cancer screening was found to be low among Yemeni immigrant women. The predictors were age group 50-65 years, insurance status, knowledge, access to health care facilities and perceived barriers. Efforts to enhance immigrant women's participation in cervical cancer screening must tackle barriers to access to healthcare services as well as expand cervical cancer screening education programs.
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