Knowledge about Cervical Cancer and Barriers of Screening Program among Women in Wufeng County a High-Incidence Region of Cervical Cancer in China

摘要

PurposeCervical cancer screening is an effective method for reducing the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, but the screening attendance rate in developing countries is far from satisfactory, especially in rural areas. Wufeng is a region of high cervical cancer incidence in China. This study aimed to investigate the issues that concern cervical cancer and screening and the factors that affect women’s willingness to undergo cervical cancer screening in the Wufeng area.