Improving cervical cancer screening rates: a scoping review of resources and interventions

Introduction: Cervical cancer mortality can be prevented through early detection with screening methods such as Pap and high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) tests; however, only 81% of women aged 21–65 are up-to-date on screening. Many interventions to increase cervical cancer screening have been implemented, but there is limited understanding about which intervention components are most successful. Methods: We conducted a scoping review of existing literature and available resources for cervical cancer screening interventions to identify gaps in the research. We used t tests and correlations to identify associations among intervention components and effect sizes. Results: Out of nine studies, the mean overall effect size for interventions was 11.3% increase in Pap testing for cervical cancer screening (range = − 4–24%). Interventions that included community health workers or one-on-one interaction had the biggest effect size (p < 0.05). No associations with effect size were noted for literacy level, number of intervention components, or targeting by race/ethnicity. Conclusions: Future interventions may include educational sessions with community health workers or one-on-one patient interaction to improve cervical cancer screening. Further research is needed to establish effect sizes for large-scale interventions and hrHPV screening interventions.

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Work Title Improving cervical cancer screening rates: a scoping review of resources and interventions
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  1. M. L. Popalis
  2. Sarah I. Ramirez
  3. K. M. Leach
  4. M. E. Granzow
  5. K. C. Stoltzfus
  6. Jennifer Moss
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  1. Cervical cancer
  2. Early detection of cancer
  3. Program evaluation
  4. Review
  5. Evidence-based medicine
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  1. Cancer Causes and Control
Publication Date August 18, 2022
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  1. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10552-022-01618-2
Deposited June 27, 2023

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