Women in Connecticut Experience a Decreased Cervical Cancer Burden.
Percent of women (18+y) with a household income of <$25,000 who have had a pap-test within the past three years.
Current Value
72.8%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Women with low incomes are less likely to have had a Pap test in accordance with recommended screening guidelines due to economic, behavioral, social, educational, and/or access-to-care barriers.
The BRFSS question about pap tests is asked only in even-numbered years.
Note: New BRFSS weighting and survey methodologies began in 2011 and include data collected from cellular telephones. These rates are not comparable to rates from 2010 and earlier.
These data are current as of April 2022. New data will be made available in the Fall of 2023.
Partners
Potential Partners
- Connecticut Department of Social Services
- Connecticut State Department of Education
- Office of the Healthcare Advocate
- Hospitals
- Local public health agencies
- Federally-qualified health centers
- School-based health centers
- Health care providers, including pediatricians
- Cytology laboratories
- Health professional associations
- Health insurers
- American Cancer Society
- Connecticut Cancer Partnership
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
What Works
Early detection of cervical cancer through Pap test screening has been determined to reduce mortality. Screening tests can find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear, when it can be treated more easily. In addition to detecting cancer early, screening for cervical cancer can prevent these cancers by identifying precancerous lesions that can be removed.
To ensure that all women who are age-appropriate receive the needed screening services, the Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends:
- evidence-based client reminder systems
- small media targeted at specific populations in selected geographic locations
- one-on-one education
- evidence-based health care provider reminder systems
- evidence-based health care provider assessment and feedback systems
Strategy
Early detection of cervical cancer through Pap test screening has been determined to reduce mortality. Screening tests can find cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear, when it can be treated more easily. In addition to detecting cancer early, screening for cervical cancer can prevent these cancers by identifying precancerous lesions that can be removed.
To ensure that all women who are age-appropriate receive the needed screening services, the Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends:
- evidence-based client reminder systems
- small media targeted at specific populations in selected geographic locations
- one-on-one education
- evidence-based health care provider reminder systems
- evidence-based health care provider assessment and feedback systems
Clear Impact Suite is an easy-to-use, web-based software platform that helps your staff collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners by utilizing the combination of data collection, performance reporting, and program planning.