Knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer screening and associated factors among female Hawassa university college of medicine and health sciences students
Journal: MOJ Public Health
Year: 2018

1.1. Background: Cancer of the cervix is the leading cause of cancer-related death next to breast cancer. Cervical cancer screening is a means for early detection and treatment of the problem before it advances to a later stage. However, cervical cancer screening rate is not satisfactory in many countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude towards cervical cancer screening and associated factors among female Hawassa University College of Medicine