predicting factors related with pap smear results among women based on health belief model

background: cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the world and the most common cancer in developing countries. secondary prevention, achieved through pap smear testing, is the single most effective tool in reducing deaths due to cervical cancer. the aim of this study was to determine factors affecting the belief to obtain a regular pap smear test among women based on the health belief model. methods: in a cross-sectional study, a total of 400 20-65 year-old women who referred to health centers in hamadan, iran were randomly selected to participate. the participants responded to the standard questionnaire. data was analyzed by spss 13 . findings: while 63.8% of the participants had obtained pap smear test at least once, 28.3% reported regular pap smear testing. there was a significant correlation between cervical cancer history in family and regular pap smear testing (p < 0.05). in addition, there was a significant correlation between age and regular pap smear testing (p < 0.05). a logit model was conducted for response variable and the best predictor of obtaining regular pap smear test was perceived barriers (odds ratio = 0.878; p = 0.001). conclusion: women's health care professionals should be good information about factors related to cervical cancer screening. according to the results, designed strategies for reduce barriers to pap smear test for obtain pap smear test among women can be useful.