Husband Support and Intention to Cervical Cancer Screening Among Reproductive Age Women I in Manna Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia, 2024

Abstract

Background: Most developing countries face a serious public health problem with cervical cancer. Despite the importance of screening to reduce cervical cancer related mortality and morbidity, the cervical cancer screening remains low in Ethiopia. Husband social support is one of the key factors impacting women’s health behaviors such as early cervical cancer screening. Objectives: This study was aimed To assess husband Support, and women Intention to Cervical Cancer Screening among Women age between 30-49 years in Manna Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia, 2024 Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Manna Woreda, Southwest Ethiopia, among women between the ages of 30 and 49. Based on the inclusion criteria, 253 participants were selected from 8 Kebeles from total of 26 Kebeles, which are selected by simple random sampling technique. Structured questioners were prepared to collect data on socio demographic characters, knowledge about cervical cancer, husband support and screening intention. Quantitative data was collected by interviewing participants. The variables having p < 0.05 in multivariable logistic regression analysis were considered statistically significant with 95% confident interval. Results: A Total of 250 women’s were interviewed and 240 of women’s were completed appropriately with a response rate of 96%. The mean age of participants was 35.57 ± SD 4.69 years. Majority of respondent’s husband 169(70.4) were farmers (Unemployed) and the rest are Employed (government employed and merchants). Almost half of the participants 121(50.4%) get their husband supports. Majority of participants 166(69.2%) of women were intended to have cervical cancer screening. Logistic regression shows that Husband support AOR=0.17, 95%CI (0.08-0.35) P=0.00, Husband occupation AOR=0.38, 95%CI (0.15-0.92) P=0.032 are associated to intention of women for cervical cancer screening. Conclusion: The intention to CCS among women aged 30-49 years in Manna Woreda was relatively higher compared to other studies conducted across Ethiopia. To boost screening intentions and reduce morbidity and mortality, it is essential to implement programs on husbands to enhance about cervical cancer and its screening benefits.