Cervical Cancer Knowledge, Screening Service Utilization and Predictors of Precancerous Cervical Changes: A Population Based Survey of Sexually Active Women in Lagos, South Western Nigeria

Cervical cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among women in developing countries and the second most common cancer in women in Nigeria. Most studies on knowledge of cervical cancer, cervical cancer screening services and precancerous cervical changes in Nigeria are facility based, hence the need for a population based study.

Objective

This study set out to determine the knowledge of cervical cancer, utilization of cervical cancer screening services and predictors of precancerous cervical changes among sexually active women in Lagos, Nigeria.