PAP SMEAR SCREENING: INSIGHTS INTO KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN ABU DHABI'S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTERS

Nasir Shaima

doi:10.55640/gjmps-abcd06

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PAP SMEAR SCREENING: INSIGHTS INTO KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN ABU DHABI'S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTERS

https://doi.org/10.55640/gjmps-abcd06

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Nasir Shaima ¹ ,

⁴ Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, P.O.Box: 51900, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abstract

This study investigates the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Pap smear screening among women attending primary healthcare centers in Abu Dhabi Island. Pap smear screening is a vital tool for early detection of cervical cancer, yet its utilization is influenced by various factors including awareness, perception, and accessibility. Through a structured survey, data was collected from women visiting primary healthcare centers, focusing on their understanding of Pap smear screening, attitudes towards the procedure, and actual practice of undergoing screenings. The findings shed light on gaps in knowledge, misconceptions, and barriers to Pap smear utilization, offering insights for targeted interventions to improve cervical cancer screening rates and women's health outcomes in Abu Dhabi.

Keywords

Pap smear screening, Cervical cancer, Attitude

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How to Cite

PAP SMEAR SCREENING: INSIGHTS INTO KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN ABU DHABI’S PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTERS. (2023). Global Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(05), 01-07. https://doi.org/10.55640/gjmps-abcd06