Data source and Title

Author

Year of Publication

Findings/factors affecting uptake/conclusions/

Recommendations

Relevance

/comment

Raising public awareness and cancer advocacy at the community level

[20]

2017

· Diagnosis is made at a late stage due to late presentation at the facility.

Not relevant— emphasis on more research

Factors influencing uptake of screening cervical cancer among women of child bearing age in Vihiga County Kenya.

[14]

2015

· Lack of available outreach programmes 63.3%

· Sensitization and education on existence and severity of cervical cancer.

· Integration of screening services in the routine examinations

· Religious and cultural beliefs

Relevant

Kenya National Cervical Cancer Prevention Program: Strategic Plan 2012-2015

[8]

2012

strategic areas for improvement included

· Creation of awareness

· Conduct mass campaigns

· Empower health providers

· Multi-sectoral collaboration

Relevant

Determinants of Cervical Screening Services Uptake, among 18 - 49-year-old Women Seeking services at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya.

[33]

2014

· Self-reporting examinations

· Increasing knowledge

· Enhance health education

· Provide free services

Relevant

Factors affecting cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment in selected hospitals in the Mombasa County, Kenya

[21]

2013

· 63.4% not aware of causes of cervical cancer

· Inadequate knowledge

· Government to initiate awareness programs

· Upgrade facilities to offer treatment and care

Relevant