A cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, barriers and practices of cervical cancer screening among nurses in selected hospitals in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a preventable but highly prevalent cancer in many low -and middle-income countries including South Africa. Cervical cancer outcomes can be improved with improved vaccination, a well-coordinated and efficient screening programme, increased community awareness an...
Main Authors: | Wezile Chitha, Siyabonga Sibulawa, Itumeleng Funani, Buyiswa Swartbooi, Kedibone Maake, Assegid Hellebo, Danleen Hongoro, Onke R. Mnyaka, Ziyanda Ngcobo, Christopher M. Zungu, Nomfuneko Sithole, Lizo Godlimpi, Sibusiso C. Nomatshila, Sikhumbuzo A. Mabunda, Vivien Essel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-023-02251-0 |
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