2014
DOI: 10.5114/ms.2014.45426
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The level of knowledge about risk factors for cervical cancer and health-related behaviours of women from the area of the Świętokrzyskie Region

Abstract: Introduction: In the world cervical cancer is the second most common malignant tumour among women, as well as the second most common cause of death. Most often this disease develops in women who are between 35 and 59 years old, i.e. at the time when many women raise children and are active professionally. There is a close correlation between the incidence of cervical cancer and lifestyle and the risk factors associated with it. Aim of the research: Evaluation of the influence of knowledge about risk factors fo… Show more

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“…With the proper knowledge about risk factors for cervical carcinoma, as well as an individual sense of responsibility, women can consciously participate in the implementation of preventive healthrelated policies. Regular visits to the gynaecologist and cytological examinations significantly reduce the risk of cancer because cervical carcinoma at an early stage does not cause any ailments, which is strongly emphasised in health education [7,11,22].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With the proper knowledge about risk factors for cervical carcinoma, as well as an individual sense of responsibility, women can consciously participate in the implementation of preventive healthrelated policies. Regular visits to the gynaecologist and cytological examinations significantly reduce the risk of cancer because cervical carcinoma at an early stage does not cause any ailments, which is strongly emphasised in health education [7,11,22].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%