Knowledge, attitudes and associated factors regarding cervical cancer and its screening practice among women of central Nepal

Cervical cancer is a severe public health problem worldwide including developing countries like Nepal. Cervical cancer screening has decreased the incidence and mortality of cervical cancer worldwide. Although it is highly preventable disease, cervical cancer is the leading cause of mortality among Nepalese women due to poor knowledge, negative attitude, poor practice, and late diagnosis. 1928 women died from cervical cancer in Nepal in 2018, this number was higher than that in 2017.