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Abstract:
The overall aim of this study was to explore and describe the knowledge of cervical cancer screening in women visiting Katter Health Centre during six weeks postnatal follow up. A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study design was used. Data were collected through in depth interviews from 9 women attended six weeks postnatal care at Katter Health Centre. Participants were selected on purposive basis. Interview guide was used to collect the data .Data analysis were conducted using the Tech's method .The study revealed that women have poor knowledge on cervical cancer screening. Furthermore, participants indicated different factors which affect cervical cancer screening uptake such as poor understanding of the importance of cervical cancer screening, health care limitation and negative experiences during cervical cancer screening procedures. The study recommends that , health education programs should be initiated to women through different platforms to equip the women with sufficient knowledge about cervical cancer screening. In addition, there should not be a limited numbers of women for cervical cancer screening per day in all public health facilities.
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