Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Patients Using a Mobile Medical Clinic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although cervical cancer causes morbidity, it can be prevented if diagnosed early; previous research has shown lower rates of screening in patients with health-related social needs by self-report data. This study assessed cervical cancer screening uptake among female patients with health-related social needs who access care through a community-based mobile medical clinic.

Methods

A retrospective cohort was developed of all cis-female patients aged 21-65 years who sought care at the mobile medical clinic between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2019, and their medical data were captured from the electronic health record. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression (performed in 2022/2023) were used to investigate correlates of ever having received cervical can

SUBMITTER: Degife EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10592483 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature