Purpose
Compiles an organized list of evidence- and practice-based changes and associated tools and resources to improve cervical cancer screening.
Overview
The Cervical Cancer Screening Change Package is part of the Cancer Screening Change Packages Toolkit. The tools and resources in the Cervical Cancer Screening Change Package are for women who:
- Are ages 21 to 65 years.
- Have a cervix.
- Have not been diagnosed with high-grade precancerous lesions or cervical cancer.
- Were not exposed to diethylstilbestrol in utero.
- Are not immunocompromised.
See the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation.
To help you choose a focus area, read the descriptions below or view the organizing framework in the Cancer Screening Change Packages: Overview.
Focus areas
Resources to educate people about the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes.
Resources to increase awareness about and demand for cervical cancer screening.
Resources to implement outreach and referral between community and clinical organizations.
Resources to increase clinical staff knowledge and improve breast cancer screening practices.
Resources to improve cervical cancer screening rates in a clinical setting.
Resources to refer for follow-up when cervical cancer screening test results are abnormal.