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The cervical cancer screening program in Mexico: problems with access and coverage

E C Lazcano-Ponce1, P Nájera-Aguilar, E Buiatti

  • 1Center for Population Health Research, National Institute of Public Health, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.

Cancer Causes & Control : CCC
|November 5, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Knowledge about the Pap test, higher socioeconomic status, education, and social security access are key predictors for cervical cancer screening participation in Mexico. Low program coverage remains a significant public health issue.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Gynecologic Oncology

Background:

  • Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Mexico, particularly in regions like Oaxaca and Mexico City.
  • Understanding factors influencing participation in Cervical Cytology Screening Programs (CCSP) is crucial for reducing high mortality rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of participation in Cervical Cytology Screening Programs (CCSP) among women in Mexico.
  • To compare these predictors between a rural (Oaxaca) and an urban (Mexico City) setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 4,208 women aged 15-49 years was conducted.
  • Participants were randomly selected using a national household-sample frame in Oaxaca and Mexico City.
  • Statistical analysis, including odds ratios (OR) and 95 percent confidence intervals (CI), was used to determine predictive factors.

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Main Results:

  • Knowledge of the Pap test's purpose strongly predicted CCSP participation in both Mexico City (OR = 46.1) and Oaxaca (OR = 61.5).
  • High socioeconomic level (Oaxaca: OR = 4.1), high education level (Oaxaca: OR = 5.3), and access to social security (Oaxaca: OR = 2.2) were also significant predictors.
  • Similar trends were observed in Mexico City, though with varying OR values.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness of the Pap test is a critical factor for increasing cervical cancer screening uptake.
  • Socioeconomic status, education, and social security access play vital roles in program participation.
  • Low coverage of CCSP is a confirmed and important public health problem in Mexico requiring targeted interventions.