Factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at selected public hospitals in the Mombasa County
Abstract
This research study is about factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment at the
Mombasa County. The study was undertaken to examine the factors that affecting cervical
cancer diagnosis and treatment at the Mombasa County. Four healthcare facilities were
studied. A descriptive cross sectional study was done using stratified sampling method. Data
was collected among healthcare workers using structured questionnaires. The key
informants were interviewed using the structured interview guide. The quantitative data from
the study was coded and entered into the computer for analysis using the Statistical Package
for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Chi-square used for testing hypothesis. The study
findings revealed that healthcare workers are deficient in knowledge on cervical awareness
and treatment. The cost of diagnosis and treatment was also high to majority of the patients
since majority could not afford to pay for their treatment. The healthcare facilities were also
inadequate according to the study making the situation worse. From the findings it was
concluded that healthcare workers awareness on cervical cancer is low; that the cost of
cervical cancer treatment is high and majority of patients cannot afford it; similarly, majority
of the health care institutions have inadequate facilities. Based on these findings was
therefore recommended that more awareness need to be created among the healthcare
workers. The cost of treatment should be reduced through government policy. Finally, the
upgrading of healthcare facilities within the County was recommended.
Publisher
University of Nairobi