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ArticleJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2016

Addressing the Barriers to Cervical Cancer Prevention Among Hispanic Women.

Natasha Alligood-Percoco, Joshua P Kesterson

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Article in Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors.

Natasha Alligood-PercocoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA. nalligoodpercoco@hmc.psu.edu.
Joshua P KestersonDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveCervical cancer in the USA has transformed from a leading cause of cancer death, to a now largely preventable disease. Despite these advances, however, certain segments of the population, including Hispanic women, continue to be at increased risk.

methodsA literature review was performed to summarize epidemiologic trends and barriers to care affecting Hispanic women.

resultsHispanic women suffer a disproportionate burden of cervical cancer in the USA. The reasons why Hispanic women remain at increased risk are multifactorial and include resource limitations within the healthcare system. Language, cultural, and knowledge barriers also play a significant role.

conclusionsThe greatest modifiable risk factor for the development of cervical carcinoma is non-compliance with recommended preventative care, yet the reasons why women fail to receive this care are varied. A multi-faceted approach to risk reduction is needed, including improved health care access, population-targeted outreach, language-appropriate services, and culturally competent care.

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Health Services AccessibilityHispanic or LatinoPatient Education as TopicRisk Reduction BehaviorAdultFemaleHumansLanguageUterine Cervical NeoplasmsCervical cancerHealthHispanicMinorityPrevention

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PMID27294745

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