Beliefs and Utilization of Cervical Cancer Screening by Female Health Care Workers in Saudi Arabia Using the Health Belief Model: A Nationwide Study.
Nouf A AlShamlanReem S AlOmarAssim M AlAbdulKaderFaisal A AlGhamdiAbdullah A AldakheelSaud A AlShehriLyana Atif FelembanMarwa Mahmoud ShafeyMalak A Al ShammariPublished in: International journal of women's health (2023)
Low cervical screening uptake and slightly higher intentions to have the test exist among HCWs. Certain personal factors and health beliefs significantly affect the utilization of the screening test. Approaches that target perceived benefits, health motivation, and perceived barriers to improve the screening rates of cervical cancer among HCWs are recommended.