Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019 Objective: This study aimed to compare the diagnostic value of VIA with Pap smear in screening for cervical cancer. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, 440 women who had eligibility criteria, in Kashan city were assessed.
Zahra Vahedpoor +5 more
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Candida albicans infection of cervix and comparison of Pap smear and culture in diagnosis
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2020 Purpose: The Pap smear is a routine screening test for the detection of cervical abnormalities viral, bacterial, and fungal infections of the uterine cervix, The aim of this study is to investigate if Pap smear is an alternative to cervicovaginal culture
T. Cengiz +4 more
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Comparison of cervical colposcopic findings with Pap smear of colposcopiy candidates referred to Amiralmomenin Hospital in 2016-2018 [PDF]
Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān, 2022 Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer death in women. The present study was performed aimed to evaluate and compare Pap smear and colposcopy findings as cervical cancer screening methods in patients reffered to Amir Al ...
Mahas Daei-Sarraf +2 more
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Cognitive predictors of cervical cancer screening's stages of change among sample of Iranian women health volunteers: A path analysis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 The uptake of Pap smear among Iranian women is low, resulting in a high rate of casualties from cervical cancer in Iran. The present study used the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Stages of Change theory as theoretical frameworks for understanding the ...
Mohammad Reza Miri +5 more
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Associations of Knowledge and Attitude with Pap Smear Test Utilization [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for women globally, with an estimated 88% of deaths occurring in the developing world.
Intan, Y. S. (Yulice ) +1 more
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What are the Factors Affecting the Use of Pap Smear for Cervical Cancer Early Detection in Women? A New Path Analysis Evidence from Banyumas, Central Java [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Cervical cancer is a major public health issue. It is the second most common cancer among women in the world, and one of leading cause of death by gynecologic malignant tumor in developing countries.
Mudigdo, A. (Ambar) +2 more
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To expose or not to expose: the complexity of emotions in Pap smear acceptance [PDF]
, 2013 The Pap smear test has been established as a screening method to detect cervical cancer at a precancerous stage. Yet, the coverage is still low in many developing countries.
Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi +2 more
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Periodic Abstinence From Pap (PAP) Smear Study: Women's Perceptions of Pap Smear Screening [PDF]
The Annals of Family Medicine, 2003 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.We conducted 8 focus group interviews of women using semistructured interviews. The investigators independently reviewed the focus group transcripts and identified the overall themes and ...
Mindy, Smith +2 more
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Cervical Cancer Awareness and Practice of Pap Smear Test Among Women with Gynecological Problems
Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2018 Introduction: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women in Nepal. Pap smear test is the most important screening test for cervical cancer, which helps in reducing mortality from it.
Meena Thapa
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Path Analysis and Theory of Planned Behavior on Using PAP SMEAR as Early Detection of Cervical Cancer in Sewon I Community Health Center, Bantul, YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Cervical cancer patients per hour has increased by 2.5 people. Women died because of cervical cancer are 1.1 per hours. Indonesia is the second country after Tiongkok with the largest number incidence of cancer.
Anggraeni, F. D. (Fatimah) +2 more
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