Knowledge of cervical cancer screening among Omani women attending a university teaching hospital: a cross-sectional study.

Rahma Mohamed Al KindiHana H Al SumriTasneem M Al MuhdhooriKhoula Al MamariMouza A Al KalbaniMohammed Al-Azri

Published in: BMC women's health (2024)

Knowledge regarding cervical cancer-related risk factors and Pap smear screening was poor among a cohort of Omani women attending a tertiary clinic in Muscat, Oman. This may play a role in the increased frequency of cervical cancer cases observed in Oman over recent years. As such, a well-structured public education program is recommended to raise awareness of this issue.

Keyphrases

cervical cancer screening
healthcare
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
quality improvement
tertiary care
primary care
physical activity
pulmonary tuberculosis
mental health
breast cancer risk
type diabetes
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
mycobacterium tuberculosis
adverse drug