Cervical Cancer Screening for Women with Disabilities in Chile
Author Information
Author(s): Sergio Jara-Rosales, Elena S. Rotarou
Primary Institution: Universidad San Sebastián
Hypothesis
Is there a difference in Pap test utilization between women with and without disabilities in Chile?
Conclusion
Women with disabilities are less likely to undergo Pap tests compared to those without disabilities, highlighting the need for effective public health policies.
Supporting Evidence
- Women with disabilities had 18% lower odds of undertaking a Pap test compared to women without disabilities.
- 61.8% of women without disabilities and 55.3% of women with disabilities had undergone the Pap test.
- Women in the 35–49 age group had the highest probability of taking the Pap test.
Takeaway
This study found that women with disabilities in Chile are less likely to get screened for cervical cancer than women without disabilities, which is a problem that needs to be fixed.
Methodology
Data from the 2022 National Socioeconomic Characterization Survey was analyzed using logistic regressions to assess Pap test utilization.
Potential Biases
Self-reported disability may introduce bias in the data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and disability was self-reported, which may affect data validity.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 71,989 women aged 18 to 75, with 11,041 (15.3%) having disabilities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.765
Confidence Interval
0.726–0.807
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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