Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Małgorzata Stefaniak

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• Research Article
  Women's Knowledge Regarding the Effects of Cigarette Smoking and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection on the Development of Cervical Cancer in Poland
  Author(s): Barbara Kozakiewicz, Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska, MaÅ‚gorzata ChÄ…dzyÅ„ska and MaÅ‚gorzata Stefaniak Barbara Kozakiewicz, Ewa Dmoch-Gajzlerska, Małgorzata Chądzyńska and Małgorzata Stefaniak
  
  Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the major causes of death in women worldwide. Women’s knowledge regarding the effects of cigarette smoking and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on the development of cervical cancer as well as the appropriate preventive measures should play a significant part in health education of women. Aim: The aim of the study conducted in a sample of women from different socio-economic groups was to assess women’s knowledge regarding the effects of cigarette smoking and HPV infection on the development of cervical cancer. Material and methods: In the years 2010-2012, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted in 870 adult and adolescent females aged 14 to 70 years (mean age 37.1) living in Poland in rural areas and towns of different sizes. Results:.. View More»
  

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