Cervical cancer and Pap smear screening in Botswana: knowledge and perceptions
- 20 August 2003
- journal article
- website
- Published by Wiley in International Nursing Review
- Vol. 50 (3) , 167-175
- https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1466-7657.2003.00195.x
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in Botswana. Little is known about women's use of Papanicolaou (Pap) cervical smear tests. Aim: The study is to explore knowledge and beliefs of...Keywords
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