Cervical cancer in eastern Kenya (2018–2020): Impact of awareness and risk perception on screening practices

Cervical cancer in eastern Kenya (2018–2020): Impact of awareness and risk perception on screening practices

In 2023, Kenya recorded approximately 5,845 new cervical cancer cases and 3,591 deaths, primarily affecting women aged 30–49 due to persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. This study aimed to assess the awareness of cervical cancer, its causes, risk factors, symptoms, and screeni...

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Main Authors: Njue James Kinoti, Muturi Margaret, Kamau Lucy, Lwembe Raphael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2025-06-01
Series:Open Health
Subjects:
awareness
cervical cancer
screening rate
symptoms
risk factors and vaccination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/ohe-2025-0069
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