Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH
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Trop. Med. Int. Health · Jul 2018
Knowledge and attitudes about cervical cancer and its prevention among female secondary school students in Nigeria.
To ascertain the level of awareness and attitudes towards cervical cancer among secondary school students in Nigeria. ⋯ Overall knowledge of cervical cancer is poor, but attitudes are positive. Awareness campaigns are therefore necessary, and are expected to be effective. Campaigns should target teenage females, and commencing teaching in high schools of developing countries, through materials included in their academic curricula, is recommended.