Factors that contribute to women’s reluctance to undergo cervical cancer screening in clinics of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Bibliographic Data

ID15380679
AuthorsThembi Victoria Chabalala (University of Limpopo, corresponding author), Eric Maimela (0000-0003-2843-4663, University of Limpopo), Reneilwe Given Mashaba (0000-0001-6235-2325, University of Limpopo), Cairo B Ntimana (0000-0003-3338-0962), Tshifhiwa Netshapapame (University of Limpopo), Tshifhiwa Sinky Netshapapame, Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha (0000-0002-4812-5051, University of Limpopo)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages1303-1303
Publication date2025-04-07
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-22524-7
PMID40197344
OpenAlexW4409205449
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited30

While women generally have an awareness of who is at risk for cervical cancer and its signs and symptoms, various experiences and obstacles deter them from undergoing screening. Health information and education that emphasises the significance of preventing cervical cancer with efforts aimed at reaching women who seldom visit healthcare facilities is needed

Biostatistics · Cancer · Cervical cancer · Cervical cancer screening · Environmental health · Family medicine · Gynecology · Obstetrics · Public health · Cervical Cancer and HPV Research · Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening · Medicine · Nursing · Epidemiology · Internal Medicine

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