Socioeconomic disparities in Papanicolaou test utilization in Western Iran
Bahare Safari-Faramani,
Roya Safari-Faramani,
Farid Najafi
et al.
Abstract:Background
Cervical cancer remains the fourth most frequently diagnosed cancer among women, and its impact is particularly significant in women residing in less developed countries. This study aims to assess socioeconomic inequality in using Papanicolaou tests, commonly known as Pap tests, which are crucial for detecting cervical cancer. The research also seeks to decompose this inequality, identifying its contributing factors. This investigation is conducted within a sizable population-based s… Show more
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