Higher abnormal cervical cancer screening rates reported among veterans

A recent study discussed in Contemporary OB/GYN by Celeste Krewson revealed that approximately 1 in 5 female US veterans undergoing cervical cancer screening receive abnormal results, such as cervical dysplasia and high-risk HPV infection. This places them at a 3 times higher risk than non-veterans. The study, comparing data from veterans and non-veterans, found veterans had a 1.46 times higher odds of abnormal results. Factors like marital status, race, insurance, and smoking were associated with increased odds. The findings emphasize the need for research on new care models to address disparities in cervical cancer screening outcomes among veterans. Read more here.