Objectives: To determine the factors that limit the detection of precancerous lesions of the cervix in the health district of Nongr-Masson (Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso).
Methods: A descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study that included public health facilities, maternal and child health care providers and women of reproductive age in the Nongr-Masson Health District. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered to the main actors in the screening and checklists of the equipment and the effectiveness of the screening in the health district were provided.
Results: The 8 health facilities in the district, 18 health care providers and 386 women of reproductive age were surveyed. Three of the 8 health facilities do offer screening. The number of claimants observed was therefore 5. The average satisfaction rate for the main stages of a screening session was 50% for intake, 0% for pre-test counselling, 77.3% for the application of the test and 44.4% for post-test counselling. Sixty-seven (17.4%) had previously tested. Knowledge of the benefits of screening, the curability of lesions, a screening centre and free screening were the independent factors associated with the use of screening by these women.
Conclusion: Many efforts must be made to improve the offer of screening for pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix and to encourage women to use it through public awareness campaigns

Screening; Cervical Cancer; Burkina Faso; Limiting Factors