Open AccessKnowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the screening of cervical cancer among women in New Delhi, India
Author(s) -
Neha Dahiya,
Kamal Aggarwal,
Megha Singh,
Suneela Garg,
Rajesh Kumar
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
tzu-chi medical journal/cí-jì yīxué
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.343
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2223-8956
pISSN - 1016-3190
DOI - 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_145_18
Subject(s) - medicine , cervical cancer , gynecology , family medicine , cancer , cervical cancer screening , obstetrics , cervical screening
Cervical cancer is one of the major concerns of public health importance in today's world. It is a leading cause of mortality in women of reproductive age group worldwide, mainly in developing countries. Reduction in mortality and morbidity due to cervical cancer is possible through early detection and treatment. The major factors influencing the early detection of cervical cancer are knowledge regarding risk factors, screening, Pap smear, and symptoms among women.