Evaluating the geographic distribution of cervical cancer patients presenting to a multidisciplinary gynecologic oncology clinic in Gaborone, Botswana.
Tara M FriebelHari S IyerDoreen Ramogola-MasireLisa Bazzett-MatabeleBarati MonareAlexander SeiphetlhengTlotlo B RalefalaNandita MitraDouglas J WiebeTimothy R RebbeckSurbhi GroverAnne Marie McCarthyPublished in: PloS one (2022)
This study identified geographic clustering of cervical cancer patients presenting for care in Botswana and highlighted sub-districts with disproportionately lower presentation rates. Identified community- and individual level-factors associated with low presentation rates can inform strategies aimed at improving equitable access to cervical cancer care.