Educating women about early detection of gynecologic cancers using a brochure.
OBJECTIVE
To develop and evaluate a brochure for educating women about screening for gynecologic cancers.


METHODS
Journal articles and American Cancer Society (ACS) materials.


RESULTS
This brochure focuses on early detection (based on ACS guidelines), signs and symptoms, and risk factors for cancers of the cervix, uterus, and ovaries as well as a detailed discussion of the Papanicolaou (Pap) test and the Bethesda System for grading test results.


CONCLUSIONS
This brochure has been effective in educating a large number of women about early detection of gynecologic cancers.


CONCLUSIONS
Nurses can use this brochure as an effective adjunct to their public education programs that address early detection of gynecologic cancers.
Mahon
S M
SM
Cancer Screening Center, Deaconess Health System, St. Louis, MO, USA.
D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000451:nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010174:Pamphlets; D065006:Papanicolaou Test; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014626:Vaginal Smears / Q000451:nursing