Socio-demographic determinants of cervical cancer screening uptake among women of child-bearing age in Mangochi, Malawi: A facility-based cross-sectional study

Cervical cancer (CC) is the number one leading cause of death among women in Malawi. However, it is generally viewed as preventable and treatable if diagnosed in an early stage. Despite the burden, Malawi registers low uptake of cervical cancer screening (CCS). This study examined the socio-demographic determinants of CCS uptake among women of child-bearing age (WCBA) in Mangochi district.