Determinant early detection cervical cancer pus with via in the health center of Galesong north Takalar

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to analyze the factors related to the early detection of cervical cancer by methods VIA in couples of childbearing age in the working area health centers Galesong Takalar northern districts.

Methods

The study is an observational study using cross sectional interview done on 350 women of fertile couples in the health centers Galesong north Takalar, for analyze factors related to the early detection of cervical cancer by the method of visual inspection of acetic acid (VIA), the data were analyzed by using chi-square test and binary logistic regression.

Results

The results showed factors associated with the participation of couples of childbearing age in the early detection of cervical cancer by methods VIA is knowledge (p value = 0.015) Availability of Information (p value = 0.023) Threat Perception (p value = 0.045) and Perceived Barriers (p value = 0048).

Conclusion

The dominant factor affecting the participation of fertile age couples for early detection of cervical cancer by visual acetic acid (IVA) inspection method is knowledge, availability of information.