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Descripción
Breast and cervix have been the most frequent cancer among women in Colombia during 2002-2006, affecting about 7,000 and 5,600 women each year, accounting for 2.283 and 2.437 deaths per year, respectively (National Cancer Institute of Colombia, 2010). In recent years there have been policies and interventions that have led to increased use of mammography (37.9% in women aged 40-69 years in 2010) and Pap smear (from 84.8% in 2005 to 90.1% in 2010), as shown by the ENDS 2010, but although these prevalence are considered satisfactory, do not correlate with reduction in the mortality would be expected for that level of coverage in the detection of cancer. One possible explanation for this discrepancy, as recognized in the National Plan for Cancer Control in Colombia, 2010-2019, is the existence of yet unidentified aspects regarding quality of care and health institutions that may be adversely affecting the timeliness of diagnosis and treatment. according to the above, in the present study we will explore factors related to the timing of definitive diagnosis (positive or negative) and initiation of treatment for breast and cervical cancer in women with a mammogram or Pap smear abnormality initially observed. as a result, it is expected to lay the methodological basis and identify issues that can guide future interventions to improve processes of care in order to reduce the time it takes to issue a definitive diagnosis (positive or negative) and initiate appropriate treatment, and contribute this way to reduce mortality from these two cancers in Colombia.
Estado | Finalizado |
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Fecha de inicio/Fecha fin | 01/02/12 → 31/01/13 |
Estado del Proyecto
- Terminado
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