Impact of HPV education tool on women's understanding about cervical cancer prevention

Abstract

In order to avoid over screening and overtreatment, current cervical cancer screening guidelines advocate 3-year screening intervals rather than the former recommendation of annual screening. We looked examined how young women's knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination follow-up of abnormal pap smears, and comfort in speaking with their providers changed after seeing a tablet-based teaching tool prior to seeing a doctor. Prior to seeing their doctors, patients may benefit from receiving creative online patient education that will increase their understanding of cervical cancer prevention and treatment.