The intersection of sexual orientation with race and ethnicity in cervical cancer screening.

Background: Cervical cancer screening is recommended for those with a cervix who are 21 to 65 years old, with specific timelines being dependent on individual risk. This study compared rates of ever undergoing Papanicolaou (Pap) testing at the intersection of self-reported sexual minority (SM) status and race/ethnicity.

Methods: Data from the National Health Interview Survey (2015 and 2018) were used to examine cervical cancer screening disparities.