Cervical cancer screening uptake in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Nigus Bililign Yimer · Woldia University

Mahmoud Mohammed · Debre Berhan University

Kalkidan Solomon · Addis Ababa University

Mesfin Tadese · Debre Berhan University

Stephanie Grutzmacher · Oregon State University

H.K. Meikena · Woldia University

Birhan Alemnew · Woldia University

Abstract

Cervical screening uptake is low in Sub-Saharan Africa as a result of several factors. Health outreach and promotion programmes to target these identified predictors are required.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Reproductive tract infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health

Volume 195, pp. 105-111

DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.04.014

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