Knowledge and attitudes of women regarding gynaecological cancer prevention in an urban area of Greece in financial crisis.

Introduction: Preventive gynaecological examinations (PGEs) are the main means of monitoring gynaecological cancers across the developed world. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of women of a regional municipality of Greece, regarding preventive gynaecological examinations amid economic crisis.

Material And Methods: The study included 360 women aged 20-70 years, who lived in an urban area of Greece.