Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in Sexual-Minority Women

Abstract

Literature indicates that lack of education, lack of access, fear, and behavioral risk factors contribute to lower breast and cervical cancer screening rates in lesbian, bi-sexual and gender non-conforming individuals. This project used an anonymous survey tool to gauge screening habits and perceived barriers to breast and cervical cancer screening in sexual minority women aged 21-60. The data indicated that there may be a need for continued provider education based on some results of the survey indicating that sexual minority women are uncertain of how they may be perceived by their healthcare provider.