2021
DOI: 10.28991/scimedj-2021-0304-5
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Knowledge of Breast Self-Examination, Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening among Indian Women

Abstract: The burden of breast and cervical cancer in terms of incidence and mortality in low- and mid-income countries is increasing daily due to late diagnosis, unhealthy lifestyle choices, late presentation, and poor attitude to screening. Early detection increases the chances of survival. This present study assessed Assam women’s breast and cervical cancer screening (CCS) awareness, the practice of breast self-examination (BSE), and uptake of human papillomavirus vaccines. An internet-based cross-sectional questionn… Show more

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“…Consistent with the literature, poor vaccine uptake was also found among 251 Indian women where only 19 (7.6 %) received the HPV vaccines. The reason cited in that study was that the high cost of the HPV vaccines has been a major factor in not receiving the vaccines [ 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Consistent with the literature, poor vaccine uptake was also found among 251 Indian women where only 19 (7.6 %) received the HPV vaccines. The reason cited in that study was that the high cost of the HPV vaccines has been a major factor in not receiving the vaccines [ 15 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%