Cervical Cancer Screening Collaborations Between National Cancer Institute Cancer Centers and Safety-Net Settings of Care, 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Supporting medically underserved and socially disadvantaged populations, particularly in relation to cervical cancer, requires identifying coordination gaps. However, approaches to address the cervical cancer screening process between cancer centers and safety-net settings of care (hereinafter, safety-net settings) are poorly understood. We describe interactions and identify opportunities to guide cancer centers that aim to strengthen cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment for patients referred to them from safety-net settings.

Methods

We administered a 15-item online survey from January 12 through February 9, 2022, to National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer centers; the intended audience was associate directors of community outreach and engagement an

SUBMITTER: Chollette VY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12237950 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature