Tanzanian women´s knowledge about Cervical Cancer and HPV and their prevalence of positive VIA cervical screening results. Data from a Prevention and Awareness Campaign in Northern Tanzania, 2017 – 2019

Tanzanian women´s knowledge about Cervical Cancer and HPV and their prevalence of positive VIA cervical screening results. Data from a Prevention and Awareness Campaign in Northern Tanzania, 2017 – 2019

Background: 14.9 million women (≥15 years) in Tanzania are at risk of developing cervical cancer. Limited cancer care facilities, prevention programs and sparse knowledge among community members and healthcare workers contribute to late-stage presentation leading to a high mortality rate. Objective:...

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Main Authors: Antje Henke, Ulrike Kluge, Theda Borde, Bariki Mchome, Furaha Serventi, Oliver Henke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
cervical cancer
cancer prevention
via screening
hpv
tanzania
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2020.1852780
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