Abstract:Background
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease if treated early, but remains the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women in low and middle-income countries. Data on epidemiology and risk factors in these settings are scarce. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of pre-cancerous cervical lesions and risk factors in Tigray region, Ethiopia.
Methods
A community-based, cross-sectional study was used and 900 participants were 30 recruited using multistage sampling and finally data f… Show more
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