Increasing Patient Understanding & Provider Awareness of Pap Smears

Brooks, Stephanie Alexis

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Increasing Patient Understanding & Provider Awareness of Pap Smears

Brooks, Stephanie Alexis

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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Abstract

Pap smear rates are lower than perceived by many primary care providers, and women refuse or miss pap smears for a variety of reasons. This project investigated both reasons for which women miss or refuse pap smears and ways in which physicians can increase pap smear rates, create a more positive environment during the pap smear experience, and more effectively communicate with patients about pap smears. Intervention consisted of an informational flyer about pap smears for female patients.