Acceptable and Preferred Cervical Cancer Screening Intervals Among U.S. Women.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Current U.S. cervical cancer screening guidelines recommend a 3- or 5-year screening interval depending on age and screening modality. However, many women continue to be screened annually. The purpose of this study is to investigate U.S. women's self-reported frequency of cervical cancer screening, acceptance of an extended screening interval (once every 3-5 years), and preferred screening options.

Methods

Data from a 2012 web-based survey of U.S. women aged ≥18 years who had not undergone a hysterectomy or been diagnosed with cervical cancer (N=1,380) were analyzed in 2014. Logistic regression models of extended screening interval use, acceptance, and preference were developed.

Results

Annual Pap testing was the most widely used (48.5%), accepted (61.0%)

SUBMITTER: Cooper CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4656074 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature