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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

Changes in Screening Test Volume in the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program during the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2022.

Yamisha Bermudez, Amy DeGroff, Jacqueline Miller, Kristy Kenney, Jala Lockhart, Djenaba Joseph, Lisa Richardson

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Yamisha BermudezTotally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA.
Amy DeGroffDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.
Jacqueline MillerDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.
Kristy KenneyDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.ORCID 0009-0000-6990-7725
Jala LockhartDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.
Djenaba JosephDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-0065-5811
Lisa RichardsonDivision of Cancer Prevention and Control, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9555-7674

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Abstract

introductionThe National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) observed significant declines in screening volume early in the COVID-19 pandemic, January-June 2020, with variation by race/ethnicity and geography. We aimed to determine how screening in the NBCCEDP recovered from these early declines as it is important for monitoring the long-term impact on women served by the program.

methodsExtending the previous analyses, we compared monthly breast (BC) and cervical cancer (CVC) screening volume in the NBCCEDP during 2020-2022, to five-year, pre-COVID-19 pandemic averages (2015-2019), and calculated percent change. Results were stratified by race/ethnicity and rurality groups. We employed multiple one-way ANOVA tests, which included multiple comparisons, to test for significant differences between groups.

resultsBy December 2022, NBCCEDP breast and cervical cancer screening volumes had not fully recovered to pre-COVID-19 5-year averages, and recovery in breast cancer screening volume was slower than that of cervical cancer. Both BC and CVC screening among women in metro areas showed the smallest average monthly deficits (-8.8% BC and -4.9% CVC) compared to monthly pre-COVID-19 pandemic 5-year averages, and screening among women in rural areas showed the greatest deficits (-37.3% BC and -26.7% CVC). BC and CVC screening among Hispanic women showed the greatest improvements compared to the pre-COVID-19 averages (8.2% BC and 9.5% CVC), and cervical cancer screening among non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander women showed the greatest deficits (-41.4% CVC).

conclusionFor increased intervention efforts, NBCCEDP recipients can focus on populations demonstrating greatest deficits in screening volume.

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Breast NeoplasmsCOVID-19Early Detection of CancerUterine Cervical NeoplasmsAdultFemaleHumansMass ScreeningMiddle AgedPandemicsSARS-CoV-2United Statesbreast cancercancer screeningcancer screening programcervical cancerCOVID-19

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PMCPMC11276804

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