Factors that contribute to women’s reluctance to undergo cervical cancer screening in clinics of Limpopo Province, South Africa
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.
Authors
- Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4812-5051)
- Tshifhiwa Netshapapame
- Eric Maimela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2843-4663)
- Reneilwe Given Mashaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6235-2325)
- Cairo Bruce Ntimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3338-0962)
- Thembi Victoria Chabalala
Institutions
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22524-7
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71