Browsing by Author "Matejic, Bojana R. (9840705300)"

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The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with behavior related to reproductive health and undertaking preventative measures among women in Serbia. Methods: This study represents a secondary analysis of the National Population Health Survey in Serbia in 2006. Total of 5314 women aged 25 to 64 years completed the interview. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to assess relationships between possible risk factors as independent and regular checkups at gynaecologist, and the last Pap test as dependent variables. Results: Women aged 55 to 64 years are least likely to go for check-ups at gynaecologist compared with younger women (OR= 0.21, 95%CI, 0.17- 0.26). Women with higher education are significantly more likely to use preventive services and undergo Pap test on their own initiative than women with primary and secondary education. Women with the highest standards of living are significantly more likely to use preventive services and more often undergo Pap test on their own initiative than women with lower standard. (OR= 2.43, 95%CI 1.55-3.81). Type of settlement is significant for the preventive activities. Conclusions: Our study showed that sociodemographic factors were significantly associated with preventive practices for cervical cancer. Younger women, those with higher level of education and women of higher socioeconomic status were more likely to undertake preventive measures.