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Uterine Cervical Neoplasms is one of the most common cancers in women. Uterine Cervical Neoplasms screening is one of the essential measures for preventing this disease, and its purpose is to detect lesions in the premalignant stage and reduce the risk of death due to this cancer. This study aimed to determine predictive factors for the utilization of cervical neoplasm screening services in Iranian women.
This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 women referred to health centers of Torbat Heydariyeh City by random cluster sampling method. The data was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire including demographic data and constructs of the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) using self-report. Descriptive analysis was used to explain demographic variables and PMT dimensions. Regression and Fisher’s exact test using SPSS software version 22 with a statistical significance at P<0.5 was used for analyzing the data.
The mean age and weight were 30.6 ± 9.0 and 66.1± 10.9 in participants. 97.5% were married and 67.5% had a diploma or academic education. Self-efficacy, response efficacy, and perceived sensitivity predicted the desired behavior. Adjusted R2=0.27 indicated that this model explained 27% of the behavioral score changes. Therefore, comprehensive planning for intervention, use of PMT and gaining knowledge about the cultural and socioeconomic factors for Uterine Cervical Neoplasms screening seem useful.

Keywords: Uterine Cervical Neoplasms screening, Pap smear, Iranian women, Protection Motivation Theory

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