Effect of Educational Interventions on Knowledge, Attitude and Uptake of Pap Smear Test for Cervical Cancer Among Women in Urban Community, in Mumbai
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer is defined as an irregular cell growth in the cervix human papillomavirus (HPV). A genetic predisposition means that a person may be at higher risk for a certain cancer if a family member has that type of cancer. In today’s world. Cervical cancer is foremost infection seen in low-income countries. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women worldwide and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the developing world. Almost 2 lakh females die of this disease each year. A rate of cervical cancer is unacceptably high.References
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