Individual-level characteristics and geospatial factors associated with cervical cancer screening participation in Alberta, Canada: a population-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. Effective primary prevention with human papillomavirus vaccination and secondary prevention with screening can prevent most cervical cancer cases. Cervical cancer screening uptake varies among women in underserved populations. Research that adds to the understanding of the individual and geographic area-level characteristics of women and their screening status is valuable for public health intervention planning. This study aimed to identify these characteristics related to cervical cancer screening status.

Methods

The study population included women between the ages of 28 to 69 years in Alberta. Data was extracted from administrative health data sources and linked to the Alberta Cervical Cancer S

SUBMITTER: Law J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12355785 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature