DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i07.045

Pages: 2722-2731

This research paints the conceptual model of cervical cancer causation that is branched into two main variables; direct causal agents and proxy causal agents. There is also an examination of the current risk factors of cervical cancer among females in the City of Harare. Engagement of pretested structured focused group discussions and six key informant interviews necessitated the collection of qualitative data that was used in this study. Age group, occupational level, sources of income, health education, misconceptions regarding the basic facts about cervical cancer, level of education, multiple sexual partners, use of vagina tightening soaps or herbs, genetic makeup, marital status, attitudes, beliefs, limited number of screening centres, unaffordability and inaccessibility of screening services are the key cervical cancer risk factors established by the study.