Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to known risk factors and screening for cervical cancer in adult females in estates in Kahawatte, Sri Lanka

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Background: Cancer is a major health problem and is among the leading highest causes of mortality in Sri Lanka. Risk factor prevention and screening are two effective methods of cancer control. We aimed to describe the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and associated factors related to known risk factors and screening for cervical cancer in adult females in estates in Kahawatta, Medical Officer of Health (MOH) area, Sri Lanka.