Author(s):
Shyama Devi, Azhar S M, Sujata MohapatraShyama Devi1, Azhar S M2, Sujata Mohapatra
Email(s):
con_shyama@aiimsbhubaneswar.edu.in
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00029 
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Shyama Devi1, Azhar S M2, Sujata Mohapatra2
1Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
2Tutor, College of Nursing AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Motivation among women to undergo the cervical cancer screening program is essential for early diagnosis of the precancerous cell, eventually reducing the burden of cervical cancer. This study aims to determine the motivation and barriers towards cervical cancer screening among rural women in the northeastern region of India. Randomly 235 women were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. The result shows that 36.2% of participants heard of cervical cancer, and only two had undergone cervical cancer screening. 71.5% of participants were motivated towards cervical cancer screening. Significant barriers reported by subjects include lack of awareness about cervical cancer (74.9%), lack of information regarding screening of cervical cancer (74.9%), Distance of health center (47.7%), and Lack of communication from health care providers (41.3%). Awareness of cervical cancer prevention and screening may be more accessible to women. The health care provider's approach may significantly improve the uptake of cervical cancer screening.
Cite this article:
Shyama Devi, Azhar S M, Sujata MohapatraShyama Devi1, Azhar S M2, Sujata Mohapatra. Motivation and Barrier towards screening for Cervical cancer among rural women in the Northeastern Region of India. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(3):137-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00029
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Shyama Devi, Azhar S M, Sujata MohapatraShyama Devi1, Azhar S M2, Sujata Mohapatra. Motivation and Barrier towards screening for Cervical cancer among rural women in the Northeastern Region of India. Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research. 2025;15(3):137-2. doi: 10.52711/2349-2996.2025.00029 Available on: https://ajner.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-3-4
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