cervical screening program

Full Definition

A cervical screening program is a population-based initiative that provides systematic cervical cancer screening to eligible women within a specific geographic area or healthcare system. These programs typically include patient registries, automated recall systems, quality assurance measures, and defined protocols for follow-up of abnormal results. Organized programs generally achieve higher coverage rates and better outcomes than opportunistic screening approaches.

In Context

• "The national cervical screening program achieved 78% coverage in the target population." — Public health report
• "Implementation of the cervical screening program reduced cervical cancer incidence by 35%." — Epidemiological study