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ArticleObstetrics and gynecology international2025

Factors Associated With Low Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening Services in Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Sadia Fatema Kabir, Muhammad Ashik-Ur-Rahman, Abdur Rahman, Md Afzal Hossen, Rowfun Rahman, Farhana Huq, Mohibbul Haque, Junnatul Fardous Marfi, Md Abdullah Saeed Khan, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader

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Sadia Fatema KabirBRAC Health Programme, Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC), Dhaka, 1216, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9946-3376
Muhammad Ashik-Ur-RahmanMedical Administration, Bangladesh Navy, Dhaka, 1213, Bangladesh.
Abdur RahmanImmunization and Vaccine Development Division, World Health Organization, Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1884-5402
Md Afzal HossenNational Tuberculosis Control Program, Directorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.
Rowfun RahmanMedical Administration, Bangladesh Navy, Dhaka, 1213, Bangladesh.
Farhana HuqDepartment of Gynecological Oncology, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mohibbul HaqueDepartment of Public Health and Informatics, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1823-3649
Junnatul Fardous MarfiPricewaterhouseCoopers, Dhaka, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5575-2400
Md Abdullah Saeed KhanDirectorate General of Health Services, Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0707-0437
Mohammad Delwer Hossain HawladerDepartment of Public Health, North South University, Dhaka, 1229, Bangladesh, northsouth.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1443-6257

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Despite its availability, cervical cancer screening services continue to remain underutilized in many regions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women in the north-central area of Bangladesh. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, between May and October 2022, women aged 30-60 years attending a tertiary care hospital in Gazipur district were approached for inclusion. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semistructured questionnaire. A total of 252 women were consecutively recruited within the study period. The self-reported screening practice was recorded and verified by matching with identification numbers provided for screening by the hospital, and reasons for nonutilization were also collected. Results: Only 12 women (4.76%) had ever been screened for cervical cancer. Lower knowledge scores (OR: 0.26 and 95% CI: 0.08-0.95) were associated with higher odds of nonutilization of cervical cancer screening services on multivariable analysis. Despite high awareness of symptoms and risk factors, only 15.08% knew that screening prevents cancer. The main reasons for not getting screened were fear of pain (98.33%) and feeling shy (52.50%). Conclusion: Awareness-increasing programs are recommended to improve the utilization of cervical cancer screening among women.

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