International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)
Awareness Levels and Attitudinal Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Women in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Published February 26, 2026 • Vol. 13, Issue 2, pp. 445–454Open Access
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020040
Abstract
Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria, where inadequate awareness and low utilization of screening services contribute significantly to late diagnosis and high mortality.
Objective: This study assessed and compared awareness and attitudinal barriers to cervical cancer screening among women in urban and rural areas of Plateau State, Nigeria.
Method: A comparative cross-sectional study design was adopted, involving 203 women aged 21–65 years selected through multistage sampling from Jos Metropolis (urban) and Bassa Local Government Area (rural). Data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire that assessed socio-demographic characteristics, awareness of cervical cancer and screening methods, and attitudes toward screening and HPV vaccination. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 27. Descriptive statistics summarized key variables, while binary logistic regression identified factors associated with cervical cancer awareness, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
Keywords: Attitudinal Barriers, Rural Women, Cancer, public health
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2321-2705 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 13, Issue 2 |
| Pages | 445–454 |
| Publication date | February 26, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020040 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Aminat Omope Yusuf, Ebenezer Kolawale Adeosun, Chukwuekezie Chidiebere Nkemakonam, Timothy Olugbenga Ogundeko, Ethel Ihemjiaba Ekam, Catherine Nadabo, & Michael Kehinde Olujoba (2026). Awareness Levels and Attitudinal Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Women in Plateau State, Nigeria.. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 13(2), 445-454. https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020040
BibTeX
@article{Aminat2026,
title = {Awareness Levels and Attitudinal Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening: A Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Women in Plateau State, Nigeria.},
author = {Aminat Omope Yusuf and Ebenezer Kolawale Adeosun and Chukwuekezie Chidiebere Nkemakonam and Timothy Olugbenga Ogundeko and Ethel Ihemjiaba Ekam and Catherine Nadabo and Michael Kehinde Olujoba},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI)},
volume = {13},
number = {2},
pages = {445--454},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51244/IJRSI.2026.13020040},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}