Factors affecting cervical cancer screening uptake, visual inspection with acetic acid positivity and its predictors among women attending cervical cancer screening service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The VIA positivity among screened women in Addis Ababa was found to be moderately low compared to reports in other parts of Ethiopia. Having multiple sexual partners, being older age and initiation of sexual intercourse at an early age were associated with VIA positivity of the cervix. Thus, concerted efforts must be taken to increase accessibility of screening services and improve awareness regarding cervical cancer screening.