Examining women's perspectives regarding colposcopy in the cervical cancer screening program in rural Nigeria.
Background: Cervical cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women in sub-Saharan Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant burden. Despite the availability of screening programs, uptake remains low, particularly in rural areas. Understanding women's perspectives on colposco...
| Publicado en: | Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal Vol. 36; no. 3; pp. 262 - 272 |
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Pappin Communications
2026
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