Poor knowledge regarding the Pap test among low-income women undergoing routine screening.
CONTEXT: Many women undergoing cervical cancer screening lack appropriate understanding of the Pap test. It is important to evaluate knowledge and informational needs about Pap testing among groups who may have difficulty accessing care or a relatively low likelihood of obtaining follow-up for an ab...
| Publicado en: | Perspectives on Sexual & Reproductive Health Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 78 - 85 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jun2005
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