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Cervical Cancer
Research from University of Malaya in the area of cervical cancer published
April 23rd, 2009
"Cervical cancer is one of the commonest cancers in women worldwide. Despite the existence of effective screening using Pap smear, the uptake of screening is poor," investigators in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia report. "A qualitative study was undertaken using face-to-face in-depth interviews to investigate knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on cervical cancer screening of Malaysian women. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 Malaysian women aged 21-56 years and who have never had a Pap smear test, with the aim to explore their knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and its screening. A lack of knowledge on cervical cancer and the Pap smear test was found among the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-04-23)
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