Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention Among Women in Amazonian Peru.

ABSTRACT: Background and Purpose: Survey-based research was conducted in Yantalo, Peru, a rural Amazonian community, to assess the knowledge base among women surrounding cervical cancer, human papilloma virus (HPV), and preventative health practices as well as to gain a better understanding of barriers to accessing care. Methods: A total of 217 women were interviewed out of the 1612 female inhabitants of Yantalo utilizing a structured interview-style questionnaire with both closed and open-ended questions. Results: Our average respondent was 41.6 years old with the equivalent of some high school education. Approximately 75% of respondents reported that they had heard of HPV and/or cervical cancer, with 44.4% reporting they had received a test to check for ce

SUBMITTER: Gochenaur L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7784820 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature