Examining the availability and readiness of health facilities to provide cervical cancer screening services in Nepal: a cross-sectional study using data from the Nepal Health Facility Survey.
Kiran AcharyaNavaraj BhattaraiRudra DahalAsmita BhattaraiYuba Raj PaudelDinesh DharelKabita AryalKamala AdhikariPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
The availability of cervical cancer screening services is limited in Nepal, necessitating urgent action to expand coverage. Our findings suggest that efforts should focus on improving the readiness of existing facilities by providing training to healthcare workers and increasing access to guidelines. BHCCs and healthcare facilities in rural areas and Karnali province should be given priority to enhance their readiness.
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