Knowledge of cervical cancer and barriers to screening among women in a city in Northern Nigeria

ConclusionThis study provides information on the barriers to cervical screening uptake by women of reproductive age in northern Nigeria. These  highlight the need for multi-component, multi-level interventions in Northern Nigeria to improve knowledge on the benefits of cervical screening. Targeted interventions on the identified barriers are the key steps to eliminate the challenges to cervical screening utilisation.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research