A prospective model of the potential clinical and economic impact of cervical cancer screening supported by a mobile phone app.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is a preventable and highly curable disease when detected early and adequately treated, yet it remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in Kenya due to low screening coverage and treatment. Implementing World Health Organization screening guidelines for human papillomavirus (HPV) is challenging due to the complex logistics of result return and follow-up requiring multiple clinic visits. Increasing the use of mobile technology can support follow-up care in cervical cancer screening programs.

Methods

We developed a prospective clinico-economic model to assess the potential impact of a mobile phone-based application ("app") communicating laboratory results and recommendations to improve follow-up care for cervical cancer screening

SUBMITTER: Asirwa FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785268 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature