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    Factors involved in the decision to screen for cervical cancer in women treated at the San Martin de Porres Health Center, 2024
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2024-08-07) Alavi Valverde, Katherine Eliza; Rodríguez Huamán, Yda Rafaela
    Objective: To determine the factors influencing cervical cancer screening decisions in women attending the San Martin de Porres Health Center, 2024. Methodology: Quantitative approach, non-experimental, descriptive-correlational design, cross-sectional and prospective. The sample consisted of 100 women aged 25 to 65 who visited the San Martin de Porres Health Center. Results: Regarding demographic factors, the majority of women were aged 25 to 35 years (44%), cohabiting (45%), had secondary education (55%), and were homemakers (55%). Regarding social factors, 62% received prior information, family support, good treatment from health professionals, and a comfortable environment, while 38% lacked family support, prior information, and faced difficulty obtaining appointments. Regarding cultural factors, 36% felt shame, discomfort, fear of pain, or fear of results, while 64% did not experience these issues. Conclusion: Several factors influence cervical cancer screening decisions. Demographic factors showed the strongest relationship with screening, followed by cultural factors and, finally, social factors.