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  1. Mustari S, Hossain B, Diah NM, Kar S
    Asian Pac J Cancer Prev, 2019 06 01;20(6):1613-1620.
    PMID: 31244279 DOI: 10.31557/APJCP.2019.20.6.1613
    Each year, many countries from developed world publishes reports on early cancer detection; which is absolutely
    absent in most developing countries like Bangladesh.Very limited evidence is found on the role and acceptance of Pap
    test among the women of Bangladesh in determining cervical cancer. More research and updates are needed relating Pap
    test in early detection of cervical cancer. Thus the purpose of this study is set to assess the opinions of Bangladeshiurban
    womentowardsthe Pap test. A questionnaire-based survey of 400 Bangladeshi urban women was evaluated by on their
    socio-demographic characteristics, knowledgeand attitudes towards Pap testing. In general, the findings reveal that
    respondents havea good understanding of thepurpose of Pap test screening with 3.92 (Mean score). With 3.54 Mean
    score,the respondents believed that Pap tests are recommended to women who are married and with 3.45 mean score
    women believed that Pap tests arerecommended only to those who have children. Generally, respondents possess good
    knowledge of Pap test and its purpose. These findings can be used in identifying prospect cervical cancer screening
    significance populations and trend for future intrusion.
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