Predictors of cervical cancer screening among Kenyan women: results of a nested case-control study in a nationally representative survey

Predictors of cervical cancer screening among Kenyan women: results of a nested case-control study in a nationally representative survey

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a major public health concern in Kenya. It is the leading cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among women. Although screening is an effective prevention method, uptake is low among eligible women. Little is known about predictors of cervical cancer screenin...

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Main Authors: Anne Ng’ang’a, Mary Nyangasi, Nancy G Nkonge, Eunice Gathitu, Joseph Kibachio, Peter Gichangi, Richard G Wamai, Catherine Kyobutungi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cervical cancer
Screening
Health behaviors
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6054-9

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