Trauma and cervical cancer screening among women experiencing homelessness: A call for trauma-informed care.

Racquel E KohlerJill S RoncaratiAnastasia AguiarPritha ChatterjeeJessie GaetaKasisomayajula ViswanathCassis Henry

Published in: Women's health (London, England) (2021)

Discomfort with Pap screening was common among women experiencing homelessness, especially those with histories of sexual trauma. Applying a trauma-informed approach to cervical cancer screening may help address complex barriers among women experiencing homelessness, with histories of sexual trauma, or others who avoid, delay, or refuse the exam.

Keyphrases

cervical cancer screening
trauma patients
polycystic ovary syndrome
mental illness
healthcare
mental health
palliative care
pregnancy outcomes
quality improvement
breast cancer risk
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
pain management