Knowledge on human papilloma virus and experience of getting positive results: a qualitative study among women in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

• Main Authors: Patricia Swai (Author), Melina Mgongo (Author), Beatrice J. Leyaro (Author), Julius Mwaiselage (Author), Bariki L. Mchome (Author), Susanne K. Kjaer (Author), Vibeke Rasch (Author), Rachel Manongi (Author), Sia E. Msuya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection causing more than 80% of cervical cancers. WHO recommends using of sensitive screening methods like HPV-testing to timely prevent future morbidity and mortality from cervical cancer. Pilot studies have shown that HPV...