Factors affecting cervical cancer screening among Yemeni immigrant women in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A cross sectional study

Introduction: Cervical cancer is a significant public health problem for women worldwide. It is the fourth most frequent cancer in women globally. While early detection of cancerous lesions through screening tests leads to a better prognosis and a better chance of being cured, the number of people who go for screening is still low, especially for groups that are marginalized, like immigrant women. Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify cervical cancer screening practices and factors influencing screening status among Yemeni immigrant women living in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Method: A cross-sectional study among 355 randomly selected respondents between the ages of 20 and 65 was conducted through an online survey. A questionnaire was sent directly to the participants via WhatsApp. The analysis was conducted using SPSS 25 with a significance level of 0.05. It included descriptive analysis, chi-square and multiple logistic regression. Results: The response rate was 59%, with the majority of the respondents being married and between the ages of 35 and 49. Screening was reported at 23.1% in the previous three years. The final model revealed that age group 50–65 years (AOR = 5.39, 95% CI: 1.53–18.93), insurance status (AOR 2.22, 95% CI = 1.15–4.3), knowledge (AOR = 6.67, 95% CI = 3.45–12.9), access to health care facilities (AOR = 4.64, 95% CI = 1.29–16.65), and perceived barriers (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI = 1.3–4.83) were significant predictors of cervical screening uptake among Yemeni immigrant women in Malaysia (p