Cervical cancer is potentially one of the most preventable cancers. The benefits of cervical
screening come to those who are actually screened. Despite the known value of cervical …

Although Papanicolaou test screening rates are reportedly high, a significant proportion of
women remain unscreened. With recent revision of Papanicolaou test guidelines, it is critical …

A reduction in participation rates for cervical cancer screening (CCS) by women aged 20 to
24 in the Canadian province of British Columbia led to this study evaluating young women's …

The absence of cervical cancer screening is a key factor accounting for differences in
mortality and morbidity by age, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Few published …

Objective: To examine factors affecting cervical cancer screening behaviors. Design:
Qualitative, descriptive. Setting: Interviews were conducted in participants' homes …

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore if cervical cancer information presented
in a non-stigmatizing manner could promote screening in women living in a resource poor …

Background Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer attacking women globally, and
the second in Eastern Africa where Rwanda is located. Regular screening is an effective …

Although advancements in cervical cancer prevention have helped reduce the incidence,
mortality, and prevalence, access to these preventive services has not been experienced …

Cancer of the cervix is the most common cause of cancer mortality among Black South
African women. Mortality can be reduced by an effective screening programme. Such a …

Purpose The aim of this study was to review published studies to identify and describe
barriers to Papanicolaou (Pap) smear screening among women in sub‐Saharan Africa …