Journal article
Sociodemographic factors associated with cervical cancer screening coverage and follow-up of high grade abnormal results in a population-based cohort
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A cervical cytology based screening program is effective if there is regular screening of the 'at risk' population and close follow-up of those labeled abnormal.
METHODS: This is a population cohort study of women between 20-69 year old who were eligible in Ontario from 2008-2010. We used administrative data to evaluate the rates of cervical cancer screening and follow-up of high grade Pap tests. Variation in cervical cytology …
Authors
Elit L; Saskin R; Raut R; Elliott L; Murphy J; Marrett L
Journal
Gynecologic Oncology, Vol. 128, No. 1, pp. 95–100
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.ygyno.2012.10.006
ISSN
0090-8258