Download or read book Volunteer Health Care Providers Recommendations and Practices for Cervical Cancer Screening in Faith based Clinics Serving Low income Hispanic Women written by Vicki L. Denson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health care disparities exsist for Hispanic women related to cervical cancer screenings despite the availability of low-income safety-net clinics. Underutilization of screenings has led to an increased rate of cervical cancer, which is approximately 64% higher in the Hispanic population as compared to the non-Hispanic White populaiton. A lack of physician recommendation has been a predominant factor for underutilization of screening. In addition, the literature demonstrates that health care providers inconsistently follow standard screening guidlines. Approximately 1,200 charitable clinics exist to provide care for low-income women. These clinics rely on volunteer providers to deliver preventive and acute care to their clients. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between volunteer health care providers' characteristics and cervical cancer screening recomendations and practices in faith-based clinics. The research questions were: Which volunteer health care providers' charateristics (type of provider, specialty, age, gender, and use of screening reminders in client charts) are better predictors of making recommendations for cervical cancer screening that are congruent with current guidlines? How do volunteer health care providers' self-reported cervical cancer screening practices compare to actual screening recommendations provided to clients in a faith-based clinic? How do volunteer health care providers' screening recommendations and practices compare before and after the 2009 and 2012 guideline revisions? To answer the research questions this researcher conducted a quantitative descriptive correlation design at two faith-based clinics. Data was collected using a survey and chart audits. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, chi-square, logistic regression and Cochran Armitage trend analysis. Results included a significant relationship for provider type and the recommendatin for cervical cancer screening. When recommendations for screening were given, women were significantly more likely to receive a screening. Provider documentation was significantly more guideline consistent for screening recommendations than survey self-reports of providers. There was also a significant difference found for providers' guideline consistent recommendations at the clients' initial clinic visit and the documentaion practices of providers before and after the screening guideline changes in 2009 and 2012. Future studies with larger sample sizes and settings would increase the validity and generalizabillity of this study findings.
Download or read book The Association Between Biculturalism Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Screening Religiosity and Perceived Barriers to Cervical Cancer Screening Among Churchgoing Hispanic Women written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the United States, racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer preventive practices exist. Hispanics in the U.S. are the largest and most rapidly growing demographic group, with a population increase four times higher than the general population. Cervical cancer screening rates among the Hispanic women population remain low. Lack of access to the Papanicolaou test (Pap smear test) and follow-up treatment are key factors that help explain the high rates of cervical cancer among Hispanic women compared to those of other races or ethnicities. Current research shows that cervical cancer screening practices are influenced by multiple factors such as cultural beliefs, religiosity, and perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to examine the association between biculturalism, knowledge of cervical cancer screening, religiosity (perceived religiosity to health outcomes and church cohesion) and perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening among churchgoing Hispanic women who are participants in the Fe en Acción /Faith in Action study in San Diego, CA (n=312). The Health Belief Model was used as the theoretical framework to identify modifying factors that influence cervical cancer screening practices. Surveys were administered and information was gathered about their Hispanic women's biculturalism, knowledge about cervical cancer prevention and religiosity (perceived religious influence on health outcomes and church cohesion) and perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening. Linear regression models were used to determine whether there were significant differences among variables. Results from the linear regressions indicated a significant association between knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and the number of perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening. Additionally, one dimension of religiosity "illness as punishment for sin" was significantly associated with the number of perceived barriers to cervical cancer screening.
Download or read book Resources for Reaching Special Populations written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breast and Cervical Cancer Programs in Your Community written by National Cancer Institute (U.S.). Health Promotion Branch and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Faith Based Approach to Cervical Cancer Screening in Latina and Vietnamese Women written by Robin Zamora Perez and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-12-17 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This current guideline delivers the initial output of the second phase of the guideline update: recommendations for the use of HPV mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) tests for screening to detect cervical pre-cancer and prevent cervical cancer.
Download or read book WHO guideline for screening and treatment of cervical pre cancer lesions for cervical cancer prevention written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-06-05 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this publication, recommendations for the Use of dual-stain cytology to triage women after a positive test for human papillomavirus (HPV) are presented. Dual-stain cytology can be used as a triage test in cervical “screen, triage and treat" algorithms for cancer prevention. It is performed on liquid-based cytology (LBC) slides (not on conventional Pap smears) to detect the presence of two proteins: p16 and Ki-67. Recommendation for the general population of women: In a screen, triage and treat approach using HPV Nucleic Acid Tests (NATs) as the primary screening test among the general population of women, WHO suggests using partial genotyping, colposcopy, VIA, cytology or dual-stain cytology to triage women after a positive HPV NATs result. When providing dual-stain cytology to triage women after a positive HPV NAT, WHO suggests: using samples collected by the health worker; and retesting with HPV NATs 24 months after a negative dual-stain cytology result. These are conditional recommendations based on low-certainty evidence for dual-stain cytology as a triage test. No recommendation was made for using dual-stain cytology to triage women living with HIV after a positive HPV DNA test, because evidence on the outcomes of using dual-stain cytology applicable to this population was minimal.
Download or read book Cervical Cancer Screening Education written by Ayano Itoh and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. A low education level and socioeconomic level are the commonality among women with cervical cancer. The disease affects Latina and African American women the most. Cervical cancer screening is one of the key preventive methods in decreasing cervical cancer rates as a cure rate is high with early detection. The project was conducted in an underserved community with a high population of African Americans and Latinos in Los Angeles, California. EBP Framework: An evidence-based practice model used for the project was "Model for Change to Evidence-Based Practice" by Rosswurm and Larrabee. The model guided the project to improve cervical cancer screening rates. Methods: The project objective included improving the number of cervical cancer screenings among wimen ages between 35 to 44-year-old. Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions approved the project through the Institutional Review Board and determined the project was not human subject research. A convenience sample of nurse practitioners (n=7) was selected and educated on cervical cancer screening and poster reminders within the clinic. The provider's confidence level and knowledge level were assessed using pre- and post- assessments for each. The outcomes were assessed using a chart review of four weeks during pre- and post-intervention. Findings/Results: The number of cervical cancer screenings, the providers' confidence levels, and knowledge levels were assessed during pre- and post-intervention phases. The outcomes suggested that the provider education and poster reminder with the use of the EBP model increased cervical cancer screening rates, the providers' confidence and knowledge levels. Conclusion/Recommendations: The project's outcomes suggested an increase in cervical cancer rates, the providers' knowledge and confidence level on cervical cancer, and the financial benefit of the increased cervical cancer screening rates. The clinic decided to continue using the poster reminders and possibly modify the poster to increase patients' awareness. The clinic is considered periodical provider education sessions.
Download or read book Screening for Cervical Cancer written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We undertook this systematic review to assist the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in updating its 2003 recommendation on cervical cancer screening. During the planning phase of this evidence review on cervical cancer screening, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality decided to fund a separate modeling study to be conducted simultaneously. The USPSTF determined that the scope for both the systematic review and the modeling study would focus on important clinical questions that could inform effective use of screening in practice. This systematic review focuses on when to begin screening and on updating test accuracy and harms data on liquid-based cytology (LBC) and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, either alone or in combination with cytology. The modeling study focuses on the effectiveness of strategies that use different ages at which to begin screening and different screening intervals. These two reports are intended to provide the USPSTF with complementary information to update its recommendation on cervical cancer screening. Using the USPSTF's methods we developed an analytic framework and five key questions (KQs) to guide our literature search. These KQs include: KQ1: When should cervical cancer screening begin, and does this vary by screening technology or by age, sexual history, or other patient characteristics? KQ2: To what extent does liquid-based cytology improve sensitivity, specificity, and diagnostic yield and reduce indeterminate results and inadequate samples compared to conventional cervical cytology? KQ3: What are the benefits of using HPV testing as a screening test, either alone or in combination with cytology, compared with not testing for HPV? KQ4: What are the harms of liquid-based cytology? KQ5: What are the harms of using HPV testing as a screening test, either alone or in combination with cytology?This report's scope differs from the 2002 USPSTF evidence report in several ways. KQ1, which was not included in the 2002 evidence report, addresses when cervical cancer screening should begin. Both LBC and automated screening technologies were evaluated in the prior review, and the evidence was determined to be insufficient to recommend for or against the use of these technologies in cervical cancer screening programs. For this review, we updated the evidence regarding LBC (KQ2) and focused on studies that evaluated either ThinPrep or SurePath, which are both FDA approved. The previous review evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of the HPV test for detection of histologically proven HSIL and LSIL. The authors also evaluated the use of the HPV test as a tool to facilitate triage of women with abnormal cytology. The current review expanded the scope of KQ3 to evaluate the evidence regarding the use of HPV testing in the following scenarios: 1. Primary screening with HPV test alone. 2. HPV testing with cytology triage of positive HPV (reflex cytology). 3. Combination HPV and cytology testing (co-testing). 4. Cytology testing with HPV triage of positive cytology (reflex HPV). We addressed one contextual question that evaluated the efficacy of screening in women older than age 65 years according to the USPSTF's specified nonsystematic approach. The previous review addressed this question systematically, and the USPSTF recommended against routinely screening women older than age 65 years, based on limited evidence regarding the benefits of continued screening in these women. We did not update the direct evidence for screening in women after a hysterectomy because the prior USPSTF recommendation to discontinue screening after hysterectomy for benign disease is clearly supported. Because the HPV vaccine is so new, data to determine the long-term efficacy of the vaccine or how the HPV vaccine will affect screening is limited. Therefore, the USPSTF did not include a KQ addressing the impact of the HPV vaccine on cervical cancer screening.
Download or read book Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer Among Ethnically Diverse and Low Income Populations written by Narissa Jennifer Nonzee and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cervical cancer prevention has undergone significant changes over recent decades. Evolving evidence and practices have shifted towards upstream prevention, less frequent screening, and more conservative follow-up. Understanding how these changes have been adopted among ethnic minority and low-income populations, groups disproportionately impacted by cervical cancer in the U.S., is important to optimizing prevention strategies. In three distinct studies, this dissertation advances evidence on adherence to recommendations for primary prevention (human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination) and secondary prevention (early detection) of cervical cancer among high-risk populations. The first study assesses changes in adolescent HPV vaccination following vaccine approval in the U.S., using two cycles of population-based survey data from Los Angeles County. Between 2007 and 2011, ethnic and income differences in parental HPV vaccine awareness diminished, and HPV vaccine uptake rates markedly increased among older adolescent girls and those with access barriers. Yet, five years after vaccine approval, overall only half of adolescent girls had initiated vaccination. The second study evaluates adoption of evidence-based guidelines for management of abnormal screening tests among young women, using four years of administrative claims data from California's Medicaid family planning program. A difference-in-differences approach was used to estimate the impact of updated guidelines on receipt of a colposcopy, a procedure that could lead to potential harmful interventions. Among a sample of low-income, predominantly Hispanic women, results suggested the guideline was associated with a 2-fold reduction in colposcopies for young women relative to a comparison group, which has implications for reducing future risk of adverse obstetric outcomes. Given provider recommendations can influence patient adherence, the third study explores provider communication around cervical cancer screening and follow-up recommendations, including lengthened screening intervals. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among safety net providers in Southern California. Findings revealed that clinicians perceived explaining the rationale for guidelines, in addition to addressing patient emotions, uncertainty, and preferences, facilitated patient understanding and acceptance of recommended care. Collectively, these studies highlight opportunities to maximize the benefits of primary prevention and early detection strategies, while minimizing the harms of unnecessary intervention, among high-risk populations.
Download or read book Las Do as written by Bertha Eloisa Chapa-Flores and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is the leading cause of death for Hispanics, and cervical cancer incidence is higher (64%) for Hispanics than for non-Hispanic whites. In Texas Hispanic women 50 and older are the lowest screened and present with higher incidence of invasive cervical cancer as compared to non-Hispanic white women. They are diagnosed at a peak age of 65-74, which suggests that Hispanic women need to be screened past the recommended screening age. An estimated 90 million people in the U.S. lack basic literacy skills and low literacy may contribute to low screening. Few studies have addressed the relationship between low health literacy and cervical cancer screening among older women of Mexican-American ancestry. This study sought to uncover the cervical cancer screening beliefs, practices, health literacy, knowledge, and experiences of English and/or Spanish-speaking older women of Mexican-American ancestry. Thirty women participated in focus group or individual interviews in English and/or Spanish. Women 50 years of age or older living in the community were recruited from senior centers in South Texas from a purposeful convenience sample. Data collection was conducted through audio-taped semi-structured interviews following a moderator guide developed using Zarcadoolas, Pleasant, and Greer's (2005) health literacy model. Data were transcribed, analyzed in original language, translated for meaning, aggregated for analysis using qualitative content analysis; matrices were developed and analyzed individually, and then data were aggregated. The Newest Vital Sign, a health literacy tool, was used to partially assess fundamental literacy. Major themes elucidated were (a) Reasons "I don't go" [fundamental literacy], (b), Prevention of cancer and "everything else" [science literacy], (c) We are different, [cultural literacy], (d) There is always "consejos" (advice, messages) [civic literacy], and media literacy, (e) Telenovelas (soap-operas) teach a lot, and (f) Learning from Internet brochures. The study supports a multidimensional model of health literacy and focus group research, accounting for the group's cultural norms, language, and educational preferences. It adds information for nurse clinicians about providing holistic care, for nurse educators regarding communication strategies for diverse older populations, and for researchers to continue developing strategies that improve health literacy and health outcomes for minority older women.
Download or read book Evaluation of a Community based Cervical Cancer Education Program on Perceptions and Knowledge of Screening Among Low income Hispanic Women written by Claudia Lozano and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book WHO guidelines for screening and treatment of precancerous lesions for cervical cancer prevention written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This WHO and HRP guideline is designed to help countries make faster progress, more equitably, on the screening and treatment of cervical cancer. It includes some important shifts in WHO’s recommended approaches to cervical screening, and includes a total of 23 recommendations and 7 good practice statements. Among the 23 recommendations, 6 are identical for both the general population of women and for women living with HIV and 12 are different and specific for each population. Among the 7 good practice statements, 3 are identical for both the general population of women and for women living with HIV and 2 are different and specific for each population.
Download or read book New WHO recommendations on screening and treatment to prevent cervical cancer among women living with HIV written by and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cervical Cancer Task Force Annual Report written by Illinois. Cervical Cancer Elimination Task Force and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cervical Cancer Screening in Developing Countries written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2002 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, with 80 per cent of deaths occurring in developing countries. It is an important area for cancer control programmes because of the burden of the disease and the potential for effective prevention via screening. This publication is based on a comprehensive consultation undertaken by WHO in 2001, involving leading experts in the field of cancer epidemiology, screening and treatment. It focuses on the current situation in low and middle income countries, discusses the efficacy of screening methods available, and assesses potential future developments.
Download or read book Breast and Cervical Cancer Federally Funded Screening Programs written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
