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Research Article

How do young women approaching screening age interpret the NHS cervical screening leaflet? A mixed methods study of identifying interpretation difficulties, barriers, facilitators, and leaflet interpretation, engagement and future screening behaviour

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Article: 2361005 | Received 15 Dec 2023, Accepted 21 May 2024, Published online: 30 May 2024

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