Assessment of Factors Preventing Adequate Decline in Cervical Cancer Rates Amongst Minority Women in New Jersey

Background • Nationally declining cervical cancer rates are still high amongst minority women in NJ, with Hispanic women being affected the most. • The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and can lead to cervical cancer • Administration of the 9-valent HPV vaccine can prevent infection and progression to cancer • Regular cervical cancer screenings allow for better outcomes • Various barriers prevent people with a cervix receiving the vaccine • Various barriers prevent people with a cervix aged \u3e/= 30 from receiving regular cervical cancer screenings Conclusions Improved physician recommendation is required for the HPV vaccine and HPV testing • Improved outreach to high-risk populations is required • Education on programs such as NJCEED and the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provide free screenings for low income and/or uninsured individuals • Education on free vaccine program