ArticleBMJ open2025
Perceived risk of human papillomavirus infection and cervical cancer: a qualitative study among Ethiopian women.
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Abstract
objectivesThe main objective of this study was to explore and describe perceived risk of women towards Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer (CC) in Adama, Ethiopia. Perception of women towards CC screening was also investigated.
designA qualitative exploratory, descriptive and contextual research design was employed. The health belief model (HBM) theoretical framework guided the study. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) using open-ended, unstructured questions and analysed using a theory-driven thematic analysis with the use of the key constructs of the HBM.
settingThe study was conducted from 1 to 30 October 2023 at three selected public health facilities in Adama, where CC screening service is being offered.
participantsThirty (10 from each public health facility) 25-49 years women were purposefully selected and participated in the FGDs until data saturation was reached. Information-rich women, believed to have some awareness about the topics to be discussed and could have the ability to clearly articulate their experience during the FGDs, were selected.
resultThere was low perceived susceptibility but high perceived severity of HPV infection and CC. Early detection of symptoms, getting treated in time and prevention of CC were the major perceived benefits recognised in the study. Fear of the result and negative influence from peers were perceived barriers identified. With regard to self-efficacy, all the participants had full confidence to be screened. Participants' cues to action include recommendation from health workers and perceived bad experiences previously happened on others.
conclusionsThere was low perceived susceptibility but high perceived severity of HPV infection and CC. Awareness creation campaigns about HPV infection and CC are crucial.
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