Abstract:
The study determined awareness of cancer of cervix and utilization of
cancer of cervix facilities among women inKakamegaLurambi sub
county. The study was a cross-section study. The target population
were young women in reproductive age of 16-25 years. The sampling
procedure used was a stratified random sampling and simple random
sampling. A structured questionnaire and interview was used to collect
data. Descriptive survey was used to present the findings of the
research. The analysis showed that the major causes of late presentation
of cervical cancer was significantly associated with lack of awareness
on basic symptoms among women of reproductive age , lack of
awareness on the predisposing factors to cervical cancer and also
ignorance on importance of routine gynecological examination,
therefore the study recommends provision of health education to people
about the disease to include signs and symptoms and its presentation
and also advise them to seek medical attention once they notice any
sign or symptoms for early diagnosis and treatment. The study also
recommends provision of screening facilities in every ward to enable
early diagnosis and treatment
