Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cervical cancer prevention and pap smears in two low-income communities in Lima, Peru

• Main Authors: Thomas T. Miles (Author), Amy R. Riley-Powell (Author), Gwenyth O. Lee (Author), Esther E. Gotlieb (Author), Gabriela C. Barth (Author), Emma Q. Tran (Author), Katherine Ortiz (Author), Cynthia Anticona Huaynate (Author), Lilia Cabrera (Author), Patti E. Gravitt (Author), Richard A. Oberhelman (Author), Valerie A. Paz-Soldan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among Peruvian women. Barriers at multiple levels impact effective screening and treatment, including a lack of knowledge about cervical cancer and how regular screening can reduce morbidity and mortality through earlier detection. The...