Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cervical cancer prevention and pap smears in two low-income communities in Lima, Peru

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cervical cancer prevention and pap smears in two low-income communities in Lima, Peru

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among Peruvian women. Barriers at multiple levels impact effective screening and treatment, including a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer and how regular screening can reduce morbidity and mortality through earlier detection. The...

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Main Authors: Thomas T. Miles, Amy R. Riley-Powell, Gwenyth O. Lee, Esther E. Gotlieb, Gabriela C. Barth, Emma Q. Tran, Katherine Ortiz, Cynthia Anticona Huaynate, Lilia Cabrera, Patti E. Gravitt, Richard A. Oberhelman, Valerie A. Paz-Soldan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Cervical cancer
KAP
Peru
Shantytown
Peri-urban
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01291-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01291-8

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