Cervical cancer risk and screening among women seeking assistance with basic needs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In the United States, more than half of cervical cancers occur in women who are inadequately screened. Interventions to improve access to cervical cancer preventive care is critical to reduce health inequities.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the need for cervical cancer screening among women seeking assistance with basic needs and to assess best approaches to facilitate Papanicolaou test referral.

Study design

This study is a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of low-income female callers to 2-1-1 Missouri, a helpline for local health and social services. The need for cervical cancer screening was assessed. Callers were randomized to 1 of 3 arms, each providing a Papanicolaou test referral: verbal referral only, verbal referral and

SUBMITTER: Kuroki LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8140608 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature