ArticleCancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology2013
Cervical cancer screening among young adult women in the United States.
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- Identifying the key barriers, facilitators and factors associated with cervical cancer screening attendance in young women: A systematic review.Women's health (London, England)Pooled it
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- Changing Preferences for a Cervical Cancer Screening Strategy: Moving Away from Annual Testing.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.) · 2022Article
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- Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Among Mexican Migrant Women, 2013.Preventing chronic disease · 2016Article
- Comparative effectiveness of two outreach strategies for cervical cancer screening.Preventive medicine · 2016Article
- Acceptable and Preferred Cervical Cancer Screening Intervals Among U.S. Women.American journal of preventive medicine · 2015Article
- Point-Counterpoint: Cervical Cancer Screening Should Be Done by Primary Human Papillomavirus Testing with Genotyping and Reflex Cytology for Women over the Age of 25 Years.Journal of clinical microbiology · 2015Article
- Cervical cytology screening among low-income, minority adolescents in New York City following the 2009 ACOG guidelines.Preventive medicine · 2014Article
- Current cervical cancer screening knowledge, awareness, and practices among U.S. affiliated pacific island providers: opportunities and challenges.The oncologist · 2014Article
- Overuse of papanicolaou testing among older women and among women without a cervix.JAMA internal medicine · 2014Article
- Surveillance of human papilloma virus using reference laboratory data for the purpose of evaluating vaccine impact.Online journal of public health informatics · 2014Article
- Primary care provider practices and beliefs related to cervical cancer screening with the HPV test in Federally Qualified Health Centers.Preventive medicine · 2013Article
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Abstract
backgroundCervical cancer screening guidelines have evolved significantly in the last decade for young adult women, with current recommendations promoting later initiation and longer intervals.
methodsUsing self-reported cross-sectional National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 2000-2010 data, trends in Papanicolaou (Pap) testing among women ages 18-29 years were examined. NHIS 2010 data were used to investigate age at first Pap test (N = 2,198), time since most recent Pap test (n = 1,622), and predictors of Pap testing within the last 12 months (n = 1,622).
resultsThe percentage of 18-year-olds who reported ever having a Pap test significantly decreased from 49.9% in 2000 to 37.9% in 2010. Mean age at first Pap test in 2010 was significantly younger for non-Hispanic black women (16.9 years), women < high school education (16.9 years), women who received the HPV vaccine (17.1 years), and women who have ever given birth (17.3 years). The majority reported their last Pap test within the previous 12 months (73.1%). Usual source of healthcare (OR, 2.31) and current birth control use (OR, 1.64) significantly increased chances of having a Pap test within the previous 12 months.
conclusionsFrom 2000 to 2010, there was a gradual decline in Pap test initiation among 18-year-olds; however, in 2010, many women reported ≤12 months since last screening. Evidence-based guidelines should be promoted, as screening young adult women for cervical cancer more frequently than recommended can cause considerable harms. IMPACT: A baseline of cervical cancer screening among young adult women in the United States to assess adherence to evidence-based screening guidelines.
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