Perceptions and attitude of women of Luderitz, Namibia on Pap smear and cervical cancer prevention

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is one of the leading malignancies globally and has taken third place in Namibia amongst women aged 15–44 years. Infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has been proven to increase women’s susceptibility to developing cervical carcinoma. Sadly, Namib...

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Main Authors: Lucia Hausiku, Koffi Kouame, Yapo Guillaume Aboua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01698-x