Cervical Neoplasia Screening knowledge Among Women in Nairobi County, Kenya: An Evaluation of Awareness, Accessibility, and Program Effectiveness
Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women globally, with a particularly high burden in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, cervical cancer presents a critical public health challenge. Despite the fact that the rate of cervical malignant growth has been reduced significantly through screening and treatment of pre-cancer in resource-rich countries, application of same strategies in resource-limited countries has been found to be costly. Higher frequency and prevalence of cervical dysplasia and invasive cancer has been observed in HIV infected women of young age, who present with more advanced malignancies and have lower survival rates than HIV negative women. The study aimed to ascertain the factors affecting cervical neoplasia screening knowledge in Nairobi County, Kenya. This publication examines cervical neoplasia screening knowledge among women in Nairobi County, focusing on awareness levels, accessibility to screening services, and the effectiveness of current screening programs. The findings highlight significant gaps and barriers that need to be addressed to improve cervical cancer prevention and control.
Keywords: Prophylactic immunizations: it includes immunizations given to protect an individual from common diseases and infections.
CIN: Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
