Awareness and knowledge of cervical cancer and its screening methods among women attending primary healthcare centers in Zaria, North-Western, Nigeria
Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in many developing countries. Cervical cancer can be prevented by screening and treatment of premalignant lesions of the cervix. Primary healthcare centers are the health centers closest to the grassroots in Nigeria and thus may be appro...
Main Authors: | A Yahya, A T Mande |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
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Online Access: | http://www.tjogonline.com/article.asp?issn=0189-5117;year=2019;volume=36;issue=2;spage=271;epage=276;aulast=Yahya |
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