Cancer causes & control : CCC
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Cancer Causes Control · Nov 2018
Chronic comorbidities and cervical cancer screening and adherence among US-born and foreign-born women.
Whereas chronic conditions and foreign-birth have an inverse relationship with cervical cancer screening, the combined effect of these factors on screening is unknown. This study examined the associations between chronic comorbidities and Pap screening recommendations and adherence, and whether these associations vary between foreign- and US-born women. ⋯ Public health intervention efforts must improve regular access to preventive care and encourage Pap screening among women diagnosed with chronic conditions. Future research should further identify additional factors driving the cervical cancer screening practices of both US- and foreign-born women with and without chronic conditions.