Breast and cervical cancer screening practices in nine countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia: A population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) countries have higher cervical and breast cancer mortality rates and later stage at diagnosis compared with the rest of WHO European Region. The aim was to explore current early detection practices including "dispensarization" for breast and cervix cancer in the region.

Methods

A questionnaire survey on early detection practices for breast and cervix cancer was sent to collaborators in 11 countries, differentiating services in the primary health setting, and population-based programs. Responses were received from Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation (Arkhangelsk, Samara and Tomsk regions), Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

Results

All countries but Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, and the Ru

SUBMITTER: Znaor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10695765 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature