Cervical cancer screening programs in Latin America: current recommendations for facing elimination challenges.
Salud Publica Mex
; 64(4, jul-ago): 415-423, 2022 Jul 08.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe current cervical cancer screening program guidelines in Latin America. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
We searched official recommendations for the general population and women living with HIV (WLHIV) by reviewing official sources from 19 countries; these data were supplemented with a consultation carried out by the WHO with the Ministries of Health.RESULTS:
Screening policies vary significantly in regard to target populations, primary tests, and screening intervals. Sixteen countries have recently updated their recommendations; however, cytology remains the primary screening test for most countries. Eleven countries have introduced HPV tests, and eight countries have implemented screen-and-treat algorithms; only three countries have developed evidence-based guidelines. All countries but Costa Rica have specific recommendations for WLHIV.CONCLUSIONS:
Although most countries have updated their screening policies, only a few are properly alig-ned with the WHO elimination strategy. Recommendations for WLHIV require better integration with cervical cancer screening programs.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias do Colo do Útero
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Infecções por Papillomavirus
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article