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Abstract
Cervical cancer is major public health problem throughout the world. It is considered one of the leading cancers deaths among women, especially in developing countries. Prevention and control are the most important public health strategies. Empowerment of women, education, ”earlier ”screening by Pap smear, and treatment of pre-cancers are the most promising interventions to reduce the burden of cervical cancer. The intensification of preventive, screening and therapeutic measures starting by educating the population on these aspects which can bring the disease under control as it is in the developed countries.
Nurses can provide health promotion counseling to the women they serve in their day-to-day practice. They can fulfill a key role in health promotion and disease prevention. It is necessary to make the nursing staff aware about cervical cancer, who can impart knowledge regarding cervical cancer and its prevention to the general public. Therefore this study was undertaken to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of maternity nurses regarding periodic screening of cervical cancer.
The study aimed to:
Assess Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of maternity nurses regarding periodic screening for cervical cancer.