Attitudes of women towards screening, prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in Namibia

Attitudes of women towards screening, prevention and treatment of cervical cancer in Namibia

Background: Cervical cancer is among the top causes of cancer-related deaths among women globally. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the attitudes of women of reproductive age towards cervical cancer services in the Otjozondjupa region, Namibia. Setting: The setting of this study was the Otj...

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Main Authors:	Epafras Anyolo, Kristofina Amakali, Hans J. Amukugo
Format:	Article
Language:	Afrikaans
Published:	AOSIS 2024-02-01
Series:	Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Subjects:	knowledge attitude practices screening prevention treatment cervical cancer reproductive women
Online Access:	https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/2433

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