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An Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Regarding the Human Papillomavirus

Issue:

Vol 61, issue 1 (2012)

Pages:

58–63

Synopsis:

The rate of cervical cancer as well as poor screening practices led to the study which was conducted on the St George’s University campus in Grenada. The results showed lack of knowledge about the relationship between human papillomavirus, cervical cancer and the associated risk factors.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: This report is based on a study conducted in February 2010 that assessed the knowledge and attitudes toward cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) in Grenada which has a high incidence of cervical cancer.

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