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Uganda has the highest incidence of cervical cancer, with over 65% of those diagnosed dying fromit. This research report aims to educate women on cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, andmanagement protocols to improve their health status at HRRH. A descriptive cross-sectionalstudy was conducted on 210 women aged 26-30 years, with the majority having good attitudes,knowledge, and earning ≥200000. Health education was received by 30.0% of participants, andthe attitude of healthcare providers was good. The distance to the health center was short 1-2km,and the majority had partner support (16.3%). Peer influence was also significant, with 30.2% ofparticipants having peer influence to do cervical cancer screening. The study found thatknowledge, attitude, and partner support significantly contribute to the uptake of cervical cancerscreening