Cervical Cancer Screening Among Female Physicians
Author Information
Author(s): Ross Joseph S, Nuñez-Smith Marcella, Forsyth Beverly A, Rosenbaum Julie R
Primary Institution: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Hypothesis
There would not be racial and ethnic differences in adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations in this population of insured, highly-educated women who, as physicians, have health care expertise.
Conclusion
The study found racial and ethnic differences in adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations among a group of insured, highly-educated physicians.
Supporting Evidence
- 83% of women were adherent to screening recommendations.
- Women who self-identified as Asian were significantly less adherent compared to white women (69% vs. 87%).
- Women who self-identified as East Indian were less likely to accurately perceive their adherence compared to white women (64% vs. 88%).
- 60% of Asian women reported barriers to obtaining care compared to 35% of white women.
Takeaway
The study looked at how different races of women doctors get screened for cervical cancer. It found that some groups, like Asian women, were less likely to get screened than others.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among female post-graduate physicians at a university hospital, examining adherence to cervical cancer screening recommendations.
Potential Biases
Self-reported data may lead to over-reporting of adherence to screening recommendations.
Limitations
The study was limited to a single institution and relied on self-reported data, which may not be representative of all physicians.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of respondents was 30 years; 53% self-identified as white, 24% as Asian, 8% as African-American, 7% as East Indian, and 5% as Hispanic/Latina.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
0.64–0.97
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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