Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Mary Muchekez and Nyachowe C

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• Research Article
  Knowledge of Cervical Cancer among Zimbabwean Women on Anti RetroViral Therapy 2012
  Author(s): Kufakwanguzvarova W Pomerai and Mary Muchekez and Nyachowe CKufakwanguzvarova W Pomerai and Mary Muchekez and Nyachowe C
  
  Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. 80% of cases occur in low-income countries. In Zimbabwe 7000 women are diagnosed of cervical cancer annually and about 1300 of these are treated with radiotherapy. This study was conducted to asses knowledge of cervical cancer among ART patients in Mberengwa district 2012 Materials and methods: A descriptive study was conducted among female ART patients in Mberengwa District Zimbabwe. Simple random sampling was used to select participants using ART register as sampling frame. Sample size was calculated using the dopson formula. Ninety six participants were required. Knowledge of cervical cancer was assessed through knowledge of cardinal signs and symptoms of the cancer. A pre tested interviewer administered questionnaire was used. Observations were also used to asses availabil.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000495

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