Variation in Cervical Cancer Screening Preferences among Medically Underserved Individuals in the United States: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Underutilization of effective screening is one driver of disparities in cervical cancer incidence and mortality. Consideration of patient preferences could help to improve screening rates in populations facing substantial barriers to preventive care. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on cervical cancer screening preferences among medically underserved patients in the United States. We searched six electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) for articles published through February 2019 (Prospero ID: CRD42019125431). Among the 43 articles included, 23 reported screening modality preferences, 11 reported preferences related to provider demographics and attributes, six reported screening scheduling and results delivery preferences, and n

SUBMITTER: Biddell CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7415615 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature