Opinions of the Urban Women on Pap test: Evidence from Bangladesh.

Opinions of the Urban Women on Pap test: Evidence from Bangladesh. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2019 Jun 01;20(6):1613-1620 Authors: Mustari S, Hossain B, Diah NM, Kar S Abstract Each year, many countries from developed world publishes reports on early cancer detection; which is absolutely<br />absent in most developing countries like Bangladesh.Very limited evidence is found on the role and acceptance of Pap<br />test among the women of Bangladesh in determining cervical cancer. More research and updates are needed relating Pap<br />test in early detection of cervical cancer. Thus the purpose of this study is set to assess the opinions of Bangladeshiurban<br />womentowardsthe Pap test. A questionnaire-based survey of 400 Bangladeshi urban women was evaluated by on their<br />socio-demographic characteristics, knowledgeand attitudes towards Pap testing. In general, the findings reveal that<br />respondents havea good understanding of thepurpose of Pap test screening with 3.92 (Mean score). With 3.54 Mean<br />score,the respondents believed that Pap tests are recommended to women who are married and with 3.45 mean score<br />women believed that Pap tests arerecommended only to those who have children. Generally, respondents possess good<br />knowledge of Pap test and its purpose. These findings can be used in identifying prospect cervical cancer screening<br />significance popula...
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Source Type: research