Research Article
Factors Influencing the Awareness of Cervical Cancer Screening and Practice Among Women Attending Butaro District Hospital, Burera District, Rwanda, 2025
Niyihoza Roger Chadrack
,
Tefera Tezera Negera*,
Eric Mugabo
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2026
Pages:
71-82
Received:
27 May 2026
Accepted:
8 June 2026
Published:
14 October 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.wjhsr.20260102.11
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Abstract: Persisting as a substantial global health burden for women, even though Cervical cancer is largely preventable through early screening, with HPV vaccination. Globally, cervical cancer stands as fourth most frequent malignancy affecting women. This study assesses the factors influencing awareness and practices of cervical cancer screening among women attending Butaro District Hospital in Burera District. A descriptive cross-sectional with quantitative method was used, with purposive sampling targeting women aged 21-65 years attending the hospital’s family planning department. The sample size involved 250 participants. Data was collected using structured, closed-ended questionnaires, and analyzed in SPSS Version 31.0.0. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square analysis, and Logistic regression, with p value < 0.05. Only 53.6% of women demonstrated good awareness, while 46.4% had poor awareness. Screening practice was reported by 63.1% (95% CI: 56.9-69.0) Awareness significantly influenced screening compared to poor awareness (OR = 2.601, 95% CI [1.524-4.439], p < 0.001). For Socio-demographic, higher income (AOR = 3.140, 95% CI [1.333-7.393], p = 0.009) increase the screening practice compared with lower income. Secondary education and above (AOR = 3.371, 95% CI [1.495-7.603], p = 0.003) compared to primary or no formal education. Being married increased the odds of screening AOR = 4.200, 95% CI [1.375-12.830], p = 0.012). Cervical cancer screening practices among women in Rwanda remain constrained by poor awareness, low education, poverty, and single marital status. Therefore, strengthening procedure-focused health education at facility level, and expanding outreach screening services is essential to increase cervical cancer screening uptake.
Abstract: Persisting as a substantial global health burden for women, even though Cervical cancer is largely preventable through early screening, with HPV vaccination. Globally, cervical cancer stands as fourth most frequent malignancy affecting women. This study assesses the factors influencing awareness and practices of cervical cancer screening among wome...
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