Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Awareness among Women in Antigua and Barbuda.

ABSTRACT: Background and objectives: Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women. Human papilloma virus (HPV) is known to cause cervical cancer. The incidence and mortality of cervical cancer has drastically reduced due to effective vaccination against HPV in developed countries. The projected rise in cervical cancer cases in Latin American and Caribbean countries necessitates a study to evaluate awareness about HPV, cervical cancer, the HPV vaccine, and prevention among women in Antigua and Barbuda. Materials and methods: This was an observational, cross-sectional study. The participants were women aged between 18 and 65 years, residing in Antigua and Barbuda. The study was conducted over the period of February to April 2023. After taking informed con

SUBMITTER: Honnavar P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10383998 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature