Chapter 8. Cervical Screening
Published Online: 19 FEB 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9780470988046.ch8
Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Cervical Cancer: A Guide for Nurses
Additional Information
How to Cite
Dunleavey, R. (2009) Cervical Screening, in Cervical Cancer: A Guide for Nurses, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470988046.ch8
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 FEB 2009
- Published Print: 12 DEC 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470061015
Online ISBN: 9780470988046
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- cervical screening;
- cervical screening programmes;
- problems with cervical screening programmes;
- screening intervals;
- improving screening uptake amongst minority groups;
- information leaflets;
- psychological sequelae of cervical screening
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Cervical screening programmes – do they work?
Problems with cervical screening programmes
Screening intervals
When should screening be instigated and terminated?
Problems with access
Improving screening uptake amongst minority groups
Information and consent
Information leaflets
Psychological sequelae of cervical screening
Conclusion
Frequently asked questions
Resources
References