International Journal of
Medicine and Medical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9723
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJMMS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 535

Full Length Research Paper

Awareness of cervical cancer screening services and uptake of free liquid-based cytology test among brothel-based female sex workers in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar
  • Bilkisu Gulma Abubakar
  • Department of Community Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospita,l Sokoto, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 February 2023
  •  Accepted: 17 April 2023
  •  Published: 31 May 2023

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