Bhutanese–Nepali refugees are one of the largest refugee groups to be resettled in the U.S. in the past decade. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer disparity in this population, yet screening rates are suboptimal. Nepali-speaking interviewers administered a community health needs questi...
This study examined the sexually transmitted infections (STIs), cervical cancer, and human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccine-related awareness and knowledge among married Bhutanese refugee and Nepali women living in eastern Nepal. Participants were recruited from a women's health camp in Jhapa ...
Knowledge on cervical cancer was significantly lower among students and mothers. While cancer screening tests, maintenance of hygiene were considered as major preventive measures for cervical cancer, human papilloma vaccine was the least considered preventive measure. Students who were female, attended ...
Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Awareness Among Married Bhutanese Refugee and Nepali Women in Eastern Nepal.doi:10.1007/s10900-019-00770-2Madhav P BhattaDerek C JohnsonMingma LamaBipu MaharjanPema LhakiSadeep ShresthaJ Community Health...