RAND Research Topic: Cervical Cancer 2012-05-24T14:56:24Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/cervical-cancer.html Use of Human Papillomavirus Vaccines Among Young Adult Women in the United States: An Analysis of the 2008 National Health Interview Survey http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100153.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 The study found that HPV vaccine coverage among young adult women was low overall, and lower among the uninsured. Public financing and care provision programs are needed to expand vaccine coverage among uninsured women. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among 9- to 17-Year-Old Girls: National Health Interview Survey, 2008 http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100125.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Less than one quarter of girls aged 9-17 years had initiated HPV vaccination by the end of 2008. Efforts to increase uptake should encourage providers to educate parents and promote access to reduced-cost vaccines. Knowledge and Intention to Participate in Cervical Cancer Screening After the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20110084.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010 Assesses women's knowledge of the need for cervical cancer screening after HPV vaccination, describes Pap test intentions of vaccinated women, and evaluates whether knowledge and intentions differ across groups at greatest risk for cervical cancer. Association Between Physician Specialty and Uptake of New Medical Technologies: HPV Tests in Florida Medicaid http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000159.html Oct 31, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Uptake of new cervical cancer screening protocols can occur quickly among traditionally underserved groups and may be aided by early adoption by specialists. Quality of Care for Breast Cancer for Uninsured Women in California Under the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Treatment Act http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000107.html Jul 19, 2010 Jul 19, 2010 This evaluation study found that the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Treatment Program provides access to high-quality care for insured women with breast cancer; however, many are treated at an advanced stage, which is associated with worse outcomes. Effects of Direct-To-Consumer Advertising and Clinical Guidelines on Appropriate Use of Human Papillomavirus DNA Tests http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201000129.html Dec 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2009 Direct to consumer advertising was associated with increased overall use of a cervical cancer-screening test; clinical guidelines were associated with increased appropriate use. Variations in Practice Guideline Adherence for Abnormal Cervical Cytology in a County Healthcare System http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20080501.html Dec 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2007 <p>The objective of this study was to determine variations in guideline adherence for women requiring abnormal cervical cytology follow-up.</p> Human Papillomavirus Triage of Women with Persistent Borderline or Mildly Dyskaryotic Smears: Comparison of Costs and Side Effects of Three Alternative Strategies http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20071001.html Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2006 <p>Among the 3 HPV strategies, analysis of additional aspects favors implementation of immediate HPV testing.</p> Screening for Cervical Cancer in HIV-infected Women Receiving Care in the United States http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20010809.html Dec 31, 2000 Dec 31, 2000 <p>Providing gynecologic care at the same site as primary HIV care would likely improve delivery of needed gynecologic care for women.</p>