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Cervical Cancer Screening
Research from E.M. Daley and co-researchers provides new data on cervical cancer screening
October 16th, 2008
Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To assess knowledge and information seeking among women recently receiving an HPV+ diagnosis. A 2-phase mixed methods design was used." "In both phase I (qualitative) and phase II (quantitative), women with scheduled gynecological exams and Pap smears at clinic sites were approached to participate. Women expressed confusion about HPV, and most could not correctly articulate the meaning of their diagnosis. Women do engage in further information seeking, especially through the Internet," wrote E.M. Daley and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "Identifying gaps in knowledge among HPV+ women who...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-16)
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