Barriers to adherence to cytology exam: a case study in low-income Colombian women

Abstract Background Cervical cytology is essential for the early detection of cervical cancer. However, in Colombia, only 50% of women with subsidized health insurance were screened in 2019, compared to 100% of women with contributory insurance. This disparity highlights significant barriers that mu...

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Main Authors: Paula C. Bermúdez, Marcela Arrivillaga, Kirvis Torres Poveda, Diana M. Castrillón Libreros, Lorena E. Castillo Castillo, Daniela Neira Acevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09700-4