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 …

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 …

Background: The impact of the Papanicolaou (Pap) smear on the prevention of cervical
cancer is one of the greatest public health success stories. However, it is not clear if women …

Pap smear testing continues to be the single most effective tool in reducing deaths due to
cervical cancer (Watkins, Gabali, Winkleby, Gaona & Lebaron, 2002). Despite the creation of …

The prevention and early detection of cervical cancer is achieved through women's regular
use of Pap tests. Ascertaining adherence to Pap screening guidelines is often based on self …

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to explore attitudes, beliefs, and perceived
barriers to risk-based cervical cancer screening through focus group interviews of patients …

Objective: To estimate the lifetime prevalence of Pap smear among women in Kuwait and to
assess their knowledge about and attitude toward Pap smears. Methods: This was a …

This study examined 330 adult females' perceptions and practices regarding cervical cancer
by sexual orientation. Ninety-four percent of the respondents were unable to correctly …

Estimates of the percentage of women who have had Pap smears in Peru vary between 7%
and 43%. This study explores what women know about cervical cancer and Pap smears, as …

Papanicolaou (Pap) smear test is considered the best approach to reduce cervical cancer
incidence worldwide. We surveyed 195 female health workers with structured …