Knowledge on human papilloma virus and experience of getting positive results: a qualitative study among women in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Knowledge on human papilloma virus and experience of getting positive results: a qualitative study among women in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Abstract Background Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection causing more than 80% of cervical cancers. WHO recommends using of sensitive screening methods like HPV-testing to timely prevent future morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. Pilot studies have shown that HPV...

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Main Authors: Patricia Swai, Melina Mgongo, Beatrice J. Leyaro, Julius Mwaiselage, Bariki L. Mchome, Susanne K. Kjaer, Vibeke Rasch, Rachel Manongi, Sia E. Msuya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
HR-HPV
HPV results
HPV screening
Screening
Reaction
Tanzania
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02192-8

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