Cervical cancer is still widely prevalent in the female population. This study explores the
relationship of cervical cancer screening, positive versus negative Papanicolaou's test …

Background. Few studies have examined the psychological costs of cervical screening,
despite expressed concern over possible negative sequelae. Methods. Seventy-five women …

Objective To explore personal influencing factors that contribute to Papanicolaou (Pap
smear) testing in African American women who do (routine-use group) and do not (non …

This study was carried out to assess the psychological impact of abnormal cervical smear
results. Existing literature contain only uncontrolled studies or controlled studies with non …

OBJECTIVE: To define screening behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs regarding cancer and its
treatment among women with cervical cancer. METHODS: Between August 2000 and July …

OBJECTIVE: We describe factors, in the context of the Social Determinants of Health model,
associated with receiving Pap smears within risk-appropriate guidelines (ie, guidelines that …

Behavioral and psychosocial factors affect all aspects of cervical cancer control, from
prevention to posttreatment rehabilitation. Behavioral scientists gathered at the Second …

Pap smear is a screening test that detects abnormal cells before they advance to cancer.
Unfortunately, not all women obtain routine screening. The method used was a qualitative …

The incidence of cervical cancer has decreased over 70% in the last several decades due in
large part to the Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Despite the acknowledged efficacy of this test …

Objective: To evaluate the psychosocial impact of taking part in repeated testing for human
papillomavirus (HPV) in the context of cervical cancer screening. Methods: In‐depth …