Awareness of cervical cancer and screening in Benin and Cameroon: an analysis of the Demographic and Health Survey, 2017-2018

Background Cervical cancer incidence and mortality are high in Africa. We assessed cervical screening awareness two West African countries. Methods used data from the Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) Benin (2017-2018) Cameroon (2018). Women (n=21322) aged 15-49 were interviewed on of screening. Descriptive statistics logistic regression analysis employed. Results Awareness was low among women (46.1%) very (9.5%). Among those aware cancer, 51.4% 59.7% also In adjusted analysis, 45+ had highest odds both (adjusted ratio, aOR=2.91, 95% confidence interval, CI=2.36-3.60) (aOR=1.75, CI=1.33-2.29). Benin, (aOR=1.89, CI=1.23-2.91) while 25-34 years (aOR=1.98, CI=1.20-3.27). with higher education six to nine times more three four than no respectively. Additionally, approximately richest wealth quintile Cameroon. increased daily internet use (aOR=3.61, CI=2.45-5.32) radio listening once a week (aOR=1.73, CI=1.04-2.88) compared Cameroon, (aOR=1.95, CI=1.61-2.35) (aOR=1.35, CI=1.10-1.67) Conclusions There is need increase extend other The appear be important potentially effective means for raising awareness.