Ovarian Cancer Screening Practices of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Puerto Rico
Joint Authors
Rodríguez-Ayala, Gianni
Romaguera, Josefina
López, Mariel
Ortiz, Ana P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ovarian cancer is the most fatal malignancy of the female genital tract and is associated with high mortality.
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend against screening for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic, average-risk women.
Objective.
To assess the ovarian cancer screening practices in asymptomatic, average-risk women among obstetricians and gynecologists (Ob/Gyn) in Puerto Rico.
Methodology.
From 2011 to 2012, self-administered anonymous questionnaires were mailed to all licensed obstetricians and gynecologists in PR.
Results.
Response rate was 25%.
Overall, 53.9% were screening for the disease.
Reported screening methods were CA-125 and transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), 39.2%, TVUS only, 30.4%, and CA-125 only, 9.8%.
In the logistic regression model, the odds that a given health practitioner routinely screened for ovarian cancer in the asymptomatic, average-risk population increased by 8% with every unit increase in his or her years in practice.
Conclusion.
The majority of the practicing Ob/Gyn in PR who participated are not following the guidelines established by the ACOG and the USPSTF for ovarian cancer screening.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rodríguez-Ayala, Gianni& Romaguera, Josefina& López, Mariel& Ortiz, Ana P.. 2014. Ovarian Cancer Screening Practices of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Puerto Rico. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016641
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rodríguez-Ayala, Gianni…[et al.]. Ovarian Cancer Screening Practices of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Puerto Rico. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016641
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rodríguez-Ayala, Gianni& Romaguera, Josefina& López, Mariel& Ortiz, Ana P.. Ovarian Cancer Screening Practices of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Puerto Rico. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016641
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016641