Trends in uptake of Pap test in Estonia: results from cross-sectional studies in 2004 –2020

ConclusionsAlthough self-reported uptake of Pap test has increased significantly during 2004-2020, particular attention should be paid to determinants of Pap test uptake to better target CC prevention activities and improve effectiveness of interventions with the further aim to reduce prevalence and mortality of CC in Estonia.Key messagesUptake of Pap test has increased significantly in Estonia according to data from 2004 –2020.More research is needed to explore why prevalence of CC is increasing despite of high uptake of Pap test.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research