Knowledge, attitudes and associated factors regarding cervical cancer and its screening practice among women of central Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is a severe public health problem worldwide including developing countries like Nepal. Cervical cancer screening has decreased the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer worldwide. Although it is highly preventable disease, cervical cancer is the leading cause of mortality among Nepalese women due to poor knowledge, negative attitude, poor practice, and late diagnosis. 1928 women died from cervical cancer in Nepal in 2018, this number was higher than that in 2017.

Objectives

This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and associated factors related to cervical cancer and its screening practices among women in Nepal.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted after following the ethical approval from the Nepa

SUBMITTER: Rijal BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325785 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature