The role of knowledge, risk perceptions, and cues to action among Iranian women concerning cervical cancer and screening: a qualitative exploration

The role of knowledge, risk perceptions, and cues to action among Iranian women concerning cervical cancer and screening: a qualitative exploration

Abstract Background Iran has a low incidence but higher rate of death from cervical cancer (CC). The country is in the process of implementing an organized screening program including HPV testing and cytology. Studies show high dropout in continued testing among eligible women. This qualitative stud...

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Main Authors: Rahim Taghizadeh Asl, Liesbeth Van Osch, Nanne De Vries, Kazem Zendehdel, Mohsen Shams, Fatemeh Zarei, Hein De Vries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cervical cancer (CC)
Qualitative study
Perception
Awareness
Cues to action
I-change model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09701-6

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