A population-based evaluation of cervical screening in the United States: 2008-2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cervical screening consumes substantial resources, but little is known about utilization in the United States or compliance with guideline recommendations.

Methods

To describe population screening coverage, utilization, and outcomes and examine time trends from 2008 to 2011, cervical cytology reports from women residing in New Mexico (981,063 tests from 511,381 women) were evaluated.

Results

From 2008 to 2011 cervical screening utilization decreased at all ages, but especially in younger women, with a two-third reduction at ages 15 to 20 years. Ninety-four percent of women ages 25 to 29 years were screened within 48 months but coverage decreased at older ages to 69% at 45 to 49 years and 55% at 60 to 64 years. Intervals between screening tests were signific

SUBMITTER: Cuzick J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4011954 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature