Objectives Low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) bear a disproportionate burden of
cervical cancer mortality. We aimed to identify what is currently known about barriers to …

Unvaccinated individuals pose a public health threat to communities. Research has
identified many factors associated with parental vaccine refusal and hesitancy toward …

Abstract Background Women living in Africa experience the highest burden of cervical
cancer. Research and investment to improve vaccination, screening, and treatment efforts …

Aims The aims of this study were: 1) to assess the level of knowledge of women about Pap
smear tests, 2) to determine the practices of women regarding Pap smear tests, and 3) to …

Objectives To explore the barriers to cervical cancer screening, focusing on religious and
cultural factors, in order to inform group-specific interventions that may improve uptake of …

Background Lack of awareness of risk factors and symptoms for cancer may lead to late
diagnosis and poor prognosis. Objective We assessed community awareness about cervical …

Background Cervical cancer remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the
women in the world. Early screening for cervical cancer is a key intervention in reduction of …

Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally despite
being a largely treatable and preventable malignancy. Develo** countries account for …

Objective The objective of this study is to critically appraise empirical evidence investigating
pathways between health literacy (HL) and cervical cancer screening. Methods A …

Abstract Background Cervical cancer in Nepal ranks as the first most frequent cancer among
women. Primary prevention measures, such as prophylactic vaccines against high risk HPV …