Addressing Cervical Cancer Prevention in McLennan County, TX

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dc.contributor.advisorAbel, Erika
dc.contributor.authorJones, Sarah
dc.contributor.departmentUniversity Scholars.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-20T18:22:09Z
dc.date.available2022-05-20T18:22:09Z
dc.date.copyright2022
dc.date.issued2022-05-20
dc.description.abstractPersistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause up to 99.7% of all cervical cancers. Two highly effective cervical cancer prevention methods exist – vaccination against HPV and cervical screening. Studies have documented the motivating effects of clinical intervention on preventative care compliance. Through the use of Bayesian time-series forecasting and a thorough healthcare needs assessment, this study identifies McLennan County, Texas as a candidate for population-level cervical cancer care intervention. Currently, only 54.9% of Texas residents have completed the series of HPV vaccinations, and predictive modeling anticipates stagnation in the rate of vaccination within McLennan County, a county with a high percentage of people who experience barriers to healthcare. Annual health promotions clinics that combine the services of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening can be implemented to address this problem. Cervical cancer is an easily preventable disease, thus effective clinical strategies for its prophylaxis should be introduced to medically underserved populations of McLennan County.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2104/11843
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.rightsBaylor University projects are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact libraryquestions@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.en_US
dc.rights.accessrightsWorldwide accessen_US
dc.subjectHealth.en_US
dc.subjectGlobal health.en_US
dc.subjectCancer prevention.en_US
dc.subjectMcLennan county.en_US
dc.titleAddressing Cervical Cancer Prevention in McLennan County, TXen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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