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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-04-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01291-8 |
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