Relationship between regular cervical cancer screening and social background in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic

Author:

Mitoma Tomohiro1,Maki Jota1,Ooba Hikaru1,Ogawa Chikako1,Masuyama Hisashi1,Tabuchi Takahiro2

Affiliation:

1. Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences

2. Osaka International Cancer Institute

Abstract

Abstract Background: Among Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries, Japan has one of the lowest cervical cancer screening rates. The cancer screening rate has reportedly worsened with the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigated the COVID-19 history and socioeconomic background of people who did not undergo on-time cervical cancer screening (CCS) during the two years of COVID-19-related restrictions in Japan. Methods: We used data from the Japan COVID-19 and Society Internet Survey, a nationwide, internet-based, self-report, cohort observational study conducted in 2022. The outcome variable was identified by asking whether the respondent had undergone on-time CCS within the last two years. This study used multivariate log-binomial regression models to evaluate inequalities during regular checkups for CCS. Adjusted prevalence ratios (APRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated to incorporate socioeconomic background variables. Results: Of 12,066 respondents, 6469 (53.6%) had yet to undergo CCS within two years. The prevalence ratio (PR) of on-time CCS was 0.70 (95% CI: 0.63–0.79) for those in their 20s and 0.78 (95%CI:0.70-0.87) for those in their 60s, compared to their 40s. Moreover, socioeconomic inequities were found in the following groups: unemployed/student, unmarried, high school graduate or lower, and household income below 4 million yen. PR of on-time CCS with a history of COVID-19, unvaccinated status, or fear of COVID-19 was not significantly different from that of respondents who underwent CCS. However, the PR of those who had not undergone on-time CCS was significantly lower than that of respondents who had undergone breast cancer screening (PR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.28–0.31). Conclusion: the relationship between socioeconomic inequalities and CCS hesitancy was prevalent among the younger respondents. Our findings will help policymakers identify problems and strategies to improve CCS screening rates in Japan.

Publisher

Research Square Platform LLC

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