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ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2025

Community barriers towards implementing cervical screening programs in Saudi Arabia.

Aem Elayyan, A M Elasbali, S A Alenzi, R M Al-Abdali, Aas Almutairi, Rns Alruwaili, Msh Alrakhaa, Raa Alruwaili, Rad Alazmi, Rmd Alazmi and 2 more

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Aem ElayyanDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
A M ElasbaliDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
S A AlenziDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
R M Al-AbdaliDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Aas AlmutairiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Rns AlruwailiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Msh AlrakhaaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Raa AlruwailiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Rad AlazmiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Rmd AlazmiDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia.
Naa MohamedDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kordofan, NK, El-Obeid, Sudan.
H G AhmedProf Medical Research Consultancy Center-MRCC, NK, El-Obeid, Sudan.

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backgroundThe prevalence of cervical cancer in Saudi Arabia is on the rise, primarily attributed to the restricted adoption of early detection measures. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the obstacles that hinder the implementation of sustainable Pap tests in northern Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis study included 2242 Saudi women living in the Jouf region of northern Saudi Arabia. We recruited the volunteers, aged 18 to 75, between October 2023 and February 2024. The overall response rate was 75%, although responses varied significantly between variables. Participants were able to select whether or not to respond to each question. We conducted interviews with volunteers randomly selected from various public meeting locations in Quryyat city.

resultsAround 25% of the participants had already received a Pap test. Among the 553 individuals, 94% underwent the test due to gynecologic complaints as part of required investigations, while the remaining 6% of women underwent the test for screening purposes. Approximately 45.3% of the respondents reported being unaware of the Pap test. Approximately 42% of respondents agreed that the test was accessible within their residential area. In addition, approximately 28.7% stated that doctors never request Pap testing.

conclusionCommunity barriers are the greatest impediment to Pap test-based cervical cancer screening. Engaging health service providers can boost Saudi Pap test uptake. Increasing healthcare provider involvement can boost Saudi Pap test acceptance. Using various media, health education campaigns can help overcome community-related cervical cancer screening barriers.

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Cervical cancerearly detectionPap. testSaudi Arabia

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