Health Literacy and Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Behaviors in Women
Tayebeh Rakhshani,
Zahra Khiyali,
Mahtaj Mirzaei
et al.
Abstract:Background: Breast cancer and cervical cancer, the most common forms of cancer in women worldwide, are on a fast and steady rise. Cancer screening tests are an important tool to combat cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Considering the importance of health literacy in promoting community health, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between health literacy and the history of screening behaviors of common cancers in women referred to Bushehr healthcare centers in 2019. Methods: This cross-sectio… Show more
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