Reason behind declining cervical cancer screening rates and the populations most affected has been revealed by a new study.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
‘Reason behind declining cervical cancer screening rates and the populations most affected has been revealed by a new study.’
The study also revealed major disparities across different sociodemographic groups. Among the most commonly reported reason for not receiving a timely screening was lack of knowledge, ranging from 47.2% of women identifying as LGBQ+ to 64.4% of women with Hispanic ethnicity. Women among the age group 21 to 29 years old had a significantly higher rate of overdue screening (29.1%) when compared to women aged 30 to 65 years (21.1%) in 2019.
“What this means is that more campaigns about cervical cancer screenings are needed. There would need to be targeted, culturally adapted campaigns for each of these sociodemographic groups,” says led by Ryan Suk, PhD, an assistant professor of management, policy, and community health at UTHealth School of Public Health.
Pap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
About Cancer in Women
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades.
