Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus among Japanese Women.

Background: The combination of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer tests are globally recommended. Although knowledge regarding cervical cancer and HPV and experience of HPV vaccination are reportedly closely associated, the associations between knowledge and frequency of cervical cancer testing are unclear.

Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey regarding the knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV and experience of HPV vaccination and frequency of cervical cancer testing including cervical cytology and HPV testing.

Innvestigation on patient's and pharmacist's attitudes toward medical services in community pharmacies.

An investigation of patients' and pharmacists' attitudes toward medical services provided in community pharmacies was conducted in September, 2007. Respondents to the survey were patients and pharmacists in 160 stores of a chain pharmacy. The questionnaire consisted of 15 question items about pharmacy functions and three comprehensive evaluations of the pharmacy.