The possible effects on socio-economic inequalities of introducing HPV-testing as primary test in cervical cancer screening programs.

The possible effects on socio-economic inequalities of introducing HPV-testing as primary test in cervical cancer screening programs.

Background <br/>HPV-test is more effective than Pap test in preventing cervical cancer. HPV-based screening will imply longer intervals and a triage test for HPV positive women. It will also permit the use of self-sampling devices. <br/>These innovations may affect population coverage, p...

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Main Authors: Paolo eGiorgi Rossi, Flavia eBaldacchini, Guglielmo eRonco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Oncology
Subjects:
Compliance
Mass Screening
Human papillomavirus
coverage
social inequalities
Participation
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fonc.2014.00020/full

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