Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer screening among women in metropolitan Lima, Peru: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women of reproductive age in Peru. Screening and early identification of pre-cancerous lesions are a cornerstone of the cervical cancer prevention strategy. Yet, there is limited literature on barriers to screening among P...

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Main Authors: Michelle M. Pieters, Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, Emily Coffey, Megan J. Huchko, Lavanya Vasudevan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01431-0