A study on cervical cancer screening in rural and urban community health centers in the United States found that factors such as English proficiency, income, and area-level unemployment influence screening rates. During the COVID-19 pandemic, females at rural centers were less likely to be up-to-date with screening compared to urban centers. The difference was mainly attributed to the proportion of patients with limited English proficiency. The study suggests tailored interventions are needed to increase screening rates, especially among populations with language barriers. Improving access to language translation services and patient navigator interventions could help bridge the gap in screening rates between rural and urban centers.
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Study explores factors contributing to rural-urban difference in cervical cancer screening
