Abstract: This study explored the level of adherence to cervical cancer screening (CCS)and identify the underlying factors contributing to non-adherence among women of reproductive age attending Masaka and Kibagabaga Hospitals in Kigali. A quantitative data collection approach was used to provide a comprehensive understanding of cervical cancer screening adherence and explore associated factors. A structured questionnaire was developed. Participants were women aged 25-49 attending outpatient services at Masaka and Kibagabaga Hospitals, A total of 384 women participated in the survey, data were collected between June 2024 and August 2024 at Masaka and Kibagabaga Hospitals and the study found that 36% of participants had undergone cervical cancer screening and 69.8% of those screened continued with regular follow up. the findings suggest that improving education, access to screening and follow-up care is essential to increasing cervical cancer screening adherences in Kigali.
Keywords: Cervical cancer, adherence, Screening, Cervical Cancer Adherence.
Title: Adherence of cervical cancer screening among women of reproductive age attending Masaka and Kibagabaga Hospitals of Kigali, Rwanda – Quantitative Study
Author: Dukuzumuremyi Fabrice, Umukwiye Adjira, Banamwana Celestin
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, April 2025 - September 2025
Page No: 395-402
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 07-July-2025
