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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Cervical cancer screening and follow-up are vital for prevention.
  • Socioeconomic and systemic factors influence patient care pathways.
  • Disparities in access to timely diagnostic procedures exist.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the time from abnormal cervical cancer screening to colposcopy.
  • To analyze differences between resident and faculty practices.
  • To investigate the impact of insurance status on diagnostic intervals.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of patients aged 21-65 undergoing colposcopy.
  • Comparison of patient demographics and clinical factors.
  • Statistical analysis of intervals using Wilcoxon rank sum test and multivariable regression.

Main Results:

  • Publicly insured patients in resident practices had longer median intervals (79.5 vs 34 days).
  • Adjusted analysis showed a 95% longer interval for resident practice patients.
  • No significant differences in high-risk human papillomavirus or smoking rates were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Resident practice patients, often publicly insured, face significant delays in colposcopy.
  • These delays highlight potential health disparities in cervical cancer follow-up.
  • Targeted interventions are needed to improve timely care for vulnerable populations.