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Cervical cancer is a health concern among women worldwide, presently ranking as the second to fourth commoncancer type among women in different parts of the world. This study aimed to identify factors affecting uptake ofcervical cancer screening services among women aged 14 to 30 years at Orussi health Centre III, Erussi sub-county,Nebbi District, West Nile, Uganda. A cross-sectional study among 338 randomly selected respondents between ages14 to 30 was conducted in Orussi health Centre III, Erussi sub-county, Nebbi District, West Nile, Uganda. A selfadministeredquestionnaire was distributed among the respondents. To ensure a good understanding, thequestionnaire was written and self-explained in English language, because English is the general spoken languageamong the study population. The result obtained was analyzed and presented in form of tables and chart. Theresponse rate was 98.2%, the majority (68.1%) of the respondents being aged 21-30 years and married. Theprevalence of screening among the respondents over the past 3 years was 27.2%. Findings showed that maritalstatus, knowledge, perceived barriers and having a regular health care provider were the only significant predictingfactors of uptake of cervical cancer screening among women aged 14 to 30 years at Orussi health Centre III, Erussisub-county, Nebbi District, West Nile, Uganda. The findings revealed that the uptake of cervical cancer screeningamong women aged 14 to 30 years at Orussi health Centre III, Erussi sub-county, Nebbi District, West Nile, Ugandaare Marital status, knowledge, perceived barriers and having a regular health care provider were the predictivefactors. Specific awareness programs to increase uptake should be designed and implemented by the relevantauthorities