Health Service Accessibility and Risk in Cervical Cancer Prevention: Comparing Rural Versus Nonrural Residence in New Mexico

ConclusionImprovements in cervical cancer prevention should address the potential benefits of providing the full spectrum of screening, diagnostic and precancer treatment services within individual facilities. Accessibility, assessments distinguishing rural and nonrural areas are essential when monitoring and recommending changes to service infrastructures (eg, mobile versus brick and mortar).

Source: The Journal of Rural Health - August 23, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Yolanda J. McDonald, Daniel W. Goldberg, Isabel C. Scarinci, Philip E. Castle, Jack Cuzick, Michael Robertson, Cosette M. Wheeler Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research