Factors associated with loss to follow up after abnormal cervical cancer screening in pregnancy

CONCLUSION: In this population, inadequate follow up for abnormal cervical cytology during pregnancy is prominent, especially among those with younger maternal age, African American (AA) race, cervical cytology completed at later gestational ages of pregnancy, and low-grade initial cytology. Higher no-show rate among AA patients supports well-documented health disparities and need for further investigation and protocols to identify those at risk for loss to follow up.PMID:38368812 | DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.01.037

Source: Gynecologic Oncology - February 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Kelsey A Roof Hannah K Wichmann Laura J Carlton Minh L Nguyen George G Birdsong Danielle M Blemur Lisa C Flowers Source Type: research