Myths and common misbeliefs about cervical cancer causation among Palestinian women: a national cross-sectional study
Date
2025-06
Authors
Mariam Thalji
Mohamedraed Elshami
Hanan Abukmail
Mariam Thalji
Ibrahim Al Slaibi Mohammed Alser
Afnan Radaydeh
Alaa Alfuqaha
Salma Khader
Lana Khatib
Nour Fannoun
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Publisher
Deanship of Research - Al-Quds University
Abstract
Background: Cervical cancer (CC) myths and beliefs can negatively impact women’s preventive behaviors, including vaccination against human papillomavirus and having regular screening tests. This study aimed to examine the awareness of Palestinian women about myths related to CC causation and investigated factors associated with good awareness.