Poster

The purpose of this poster session is to explore mechanisms for reducing barriers to appropriate cervical cancer prevention and control efforts. Screening efforts have helped reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality in the US over the past 50 years; however, cancer disparities continue to exist in certain populations. This session will include an examination of barriers related to access HPV vaccination and Pap tests, especially underserved, minority, and disabled women. International and transnational aspects of cervical cancer prevention, control, and treatment will be explored. In addition to social and behavioral factors associated with cancer prevention and control, the session will also include a discussion of theoretical underpinnings to inform the development of effective interventions to reduce barriers to cervical cancer prevention, control, and treatment.

Session Objectives: 1. Identify at least three barriers to appropriate cervical cancer screening; 2. Assess the role of social and behavioral factors on cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment; and 3. Describe approaches to reducing barriers to HPV vaccination effective in different communities.