Knowledge of and attitude toward human papillomavirus infection and vaccines among female nurses at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria

Christian Chigozie Makwe, Rose Ihuoma AnorluDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, NigeriaBackground: Persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) is a prerequisite for the development of cervical cancer. Highly immunogen...

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Main Authors: Makwe CC, Anorlu RI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-09-01
Series:International Journal of Women's Health
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/knowledge-of-and-attitude-toward-human-papillomavirus-infection-and-va-a8277