Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and screening among Malaysian women who have never had a Pap smear: a qualitative study

Authors

• L.P. Wong
• Y.L. Wong
• W.Y. Low
• E.M. Khoo
• R. Shuib

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Abstract

The findings highlight the importance of emphasising accurate information about cervical cancer and the purpose of Pap smear screening when designing interventions aimed at improving cervical cancer screening for Malaysian women.

Keywords

Adult, Early Detection of Cancer

Publication Title

Singapore Medical Journal

ISSN

0037-5675

Recommended Citation

Wong, L.P.; Wong, Y.L.; Low, W.Y.; Khoo, E.M.; and Shuib, R., "Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer and screening among Malaysian women who have never had a Pap smear: a qualitative study" (2009). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 2524.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/2524

Divisions

fac_med

Volume

50

Issue

1

Publisher

Stamford Publishing Pte Ltd / Singapore Medical Association

Additional Information

Medical Education and Research Development Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.