Keywords

cervical cancer, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, human papillomavirus

Authors

1. Kostas-Polston, Elizabeth A. PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC
2. Johnson-Mallard, Versie PhD, MS, MSN, ARNP-BC
3. Berman, Nancy R. MSN, ANP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Over the last decade, new information about human papillomavirus infection has increased the healthcare community's understanding of the natural history of the disease and cervical cancer. Advances in screening, management, and diagnosis continue to refine clinicians' efforts to prevent cervical cancer in adolescent females.