September 20, 2022
Significant Racial/Ethnic Inequalities Exist in U.S. Cervical Cancer Screening
There are racial/ethnic inequalities in cervical cancer screening in the United States, but an outcome reclassification may lead to better interventions. Data shows that cervical cancer mortality is preventable through early detection. Pap smears and high-risk human papillomavirus screening aid in identifying cancer, but national data show that from 2013 to 2018, only 53% of...
Providers Less Likely to Recommend HPV Vaccination to Minority Women
Despite HPV vaccinations being widely available, HPV-associated cervical cancer still disproportionally affects Black and Latino women. Research finds that underserved women are less likely to receive HPV vaccine recommendations from their healthcare providers. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, impacting many individuals in their late teens and...