Equity in awareness and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women of reproductive age in Uganda: Analysis of vertical equity using evidence from UDHS 2022

Key Points

• The research aims to analyze the inequity in awareness and utilization of cervical cancer screening services among women of reproductive age in Uganda.
• Analysis of data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) 2022
• Comparison of cervical cancer screening rates among different socioeconomic groups
• Assessment of awareness levels regarding screening services
• Cervical cancer screening disproportionately favors wealthier women and those in urban areas
• Significant differences in access to screening between high-income and low-income women
• Highlighting the need for targeted policies to improve awareness and access for poorer, rural women

Abstract