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Determining behavioral intention and its predictors towards cervical cancer screening among women in Gomma district, Jimma, Ethiopia: Application of the theory of planned behavior

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  • Wadu Wollancho
  • Demuma Amdissa
  • Shemsedin Bamboro
  • Yitbarek Wasihun
  • Kasahun Girma Tareke
  • Abraham Tamirat Gizaw

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Background: Cervical Cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Ethiopian women. Despite many interventions were conducted, there is low uptake of cervical cancer screening services. Also, limited evidence was available on the women’s intention and its predictors towards cervical cancer screening. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining the intention and predicators of behavioral intention toward cervical cancer screening. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Gomma district, Jimma, Ethiopia from August 1–30, 2019. The total sample sizes were 422 and a systematic random sampling technique was employed to select the samples. Data were collected through interviews using a structured questionnaire guide. Data were entered in epidata, and exported and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 software. Descriptive, correlation, and multicollinearity analysis were done. Also, simple and multiple linear regression analysis were performed to identify the predictors for behavioral intention. The p-value

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  • Wadu Wollancho & Demuma Amdissa & Shemsedin Bamboro & Yitbarek Wasihun & Kasahun Girma Tareke & Abraham Tamirat Gizaw, 2020. "Determining behavioral intention and its predictors towards cervical cancer screening among women in Gomma district, Jimma, Ethiopia: Application of the theory of planned behavior," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(11), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0238472
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238472
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