Perceptions of Cervical Cancer Risk among Ohio Appalachian Women

CONCLUSIONS: Many women in Ohio Appalachia do not accurately perceive their cervical cancer risk. Low income and education are associated with under-estimating risk. Future studies should determine if risk misperceptions are associated with cervical cancer screening and other preventive behaviors.

Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - February 28, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Bernardo, B., Reiter, P., Pennell, M., Padamsee, T., Ruffin, M., Paskett, E. Tags: ASPO 41st Annual Meeting Abstracts Source Type: research