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Title: | Early detection of cervical cancer in western Kenya: Determinants of healthcare providers performing a gynaecological examination for abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding |
Authors: | Mwaliko, Emily Hal, Guido Van Bastiaens, Hilde Dongen, Stefan Van Gichangi, Peter Otsyula, Barasa Naanyu, Violet Temmerman, Marleen |
Keywords: | Theory of planned behaviour Health care providers Cervical cancer Early detection Health care Primary health care Abnormal uterine bleeding |
Issue Date: | 22-Aug-2019 |
Publisher: | Research square |
Abstract: | Background In western Kenya, women often present with late-stage cervical cancer despite prior contact with the health care system. The aim of this study was to predict primary health care providers’ behaviour in examining women who present with abnormal discharge or bleeding Methods This was a cross-sectional survey using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). A sample of primary health care practitioners in western Kenya completed a 59-item questionnaire. Structural equation modelling was used to identify the determinants of providers’ intention to perform a gynaecological examination. Bivariate analysis was conducted to investigate the relationship between the external variables and intention. Results Direct subjective norms, direct perceived behavioural control (PBC), and indirect measures of attitude predicted the intention to examine patients. Negative attitudes toward examining women had a suppressor effect on the prediction of health workers’ intentions. However, the main predictors with the highest coe |
URI: | https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-33854/v1 http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/6177 |
Appears in Collections: | School of Medicine |
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