Abstract Background Women living in Africa experience the highest burden of cervical
cancer. Research and investment to improve vaccination, screening, and treatment efforts …

Objectives: The cancer burden in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) is substantial.
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe country and region-specific patterns of …

Background This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 5,
2015. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with …

Background Organized cervical cancer screening services are presently lacking in Nigeria
contributing to late presentation and diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer cases (ICCs) at …

Cervical cancer is still a major contributor to cancer-related mortality amongst women living
in poor, rural communities of developing countries. The objective of this study is to establish …

Background In Uganda, cervical cancer (CaCx) is the commonest cancer, accounting for
35.7% of all cancer cases in women. The rates of human papillomavirus vaccination and …

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate reasons behind nonuptake of cervical cancer
screening by women who are aware of cervical cancer screening in southeast Nigeria …

Pain in cancer is a common and burdensome symptom with different causes but in a
significant number of cases it is undiagnosed and undertreated because of lack of skills for …

Background Speculum lubrication may help to reduce the pain experienced during Pap-
smear collection and hence increase uptake of cervical cancer screening and repeat testing …

Background The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus, which connects this organ to the
vagina through the endocervical canal. Objective This study aimed to determine the …