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Revista Peruana de Ginecología y Obstetricia
On-line version ISSN 2304-5132
Abstract
DY LABERIANO FERNANDEZ, Caddie. Cervical cancer screening in Latin American countries from the perspective of health professionals. Rev. peru. ginecol. obstet. [online]. 2020, vol.66, n.1, pp.37-40. ISSN 2304-5132. http://dx.doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v66i2231.
Objectives
: To determine the status of cervical cancer screening in Latin American countries from the perspective of health personnel.
Method
: Online survey study of closed groups of pathologists and cytotechnologists.
Results
: 155 completed questionnaires were obtained. Most professionals surveyed considered that there are deficiencies in the screening of cervical cancer, such as poor approach and lack of staff training.
Conclusion
: It is necessary to invest financially in the policies created against cervical cancer.
Keywords : Uterine cervix neoplasia; mass screening.
