Cervical Cancer-Related Knowledge Attitudes and Practices of Health Professionals Working in Brazil’s Network of Primary Care Units

摘要

Introduction.Brazil’s national strategy for cervical cancer screening includes using the Papanicolaou (Pap) test every 3 years among women aged 25–64 years. Comprehensive primary care services are provided through a network of primary health units, but little is known about cervical cancer-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices among health professionals and coordinators working in these facilities.