Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: Cervical cancer is a problem that deserves great attention in order to improve the health status of the community, especially women's health. WHO data states that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer cases among women. In Indonesia cervical cancer is the highest case of cancer in Indonesia, that is equal to 0,8% o. The most important risk factor of cervical cancer is the infection of human papillomavirus (HPV) of persistent high risk type. HPV infection triggers a variety of mechanisms that result in increased proliferation of infected cells, gene mutations and lateral expansion leading to the formation of cancerous issue.
Source: Well Being
DOI: 10.51898/wb.v3i1.33
Authors: STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Zauhani Kusnul, Erna Tsalatsatul Fitriyah, STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, Nanang Bagus Sasmito, STIKes Bahrul Ulum Jombang, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4289728275