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Main Author: Oscar Andrés-Gamboa
Format: Artículo científico
Language:en
Published: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública 2008
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Online Access:https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=10650402
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  • Cost-effectiveness of conventional cytology and HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening in Colombia Oscar Andrés-Gamboa Mónica Ballesteros Liliana Chicaíza Mario García-Molina Jorge Díaz Mauricio González Raúl Murillo Ricardo Sánchez Salud cost Colombia mass screening benefit analysis Uterine cervical neoplasms Objective: To assess cost-effectiveness of conventional cytology and HPV DNA testing for cervical-cancer screening in Colombia. Material and Methods: The National CancerInstitute of Colombia (NCIC) in 2007 developed a Markov model on the natural history of cervical cancer; no screening,conventional cytology, and HPV DNA testing were compared. Only direct costs were used. Outcomes comprise cervical cancer mortality, years of life saved, and lifetime costs. Discounted incremental cost-effectiveness ratios were estimatedand sensitivity analyses were conducted for key parameters. Results: Depending on the screening strategy a 69-81% mortality reduction might be expected. The HPV DNA testing every five years is a cost-effective strategy (Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio (ICER): USD$44/YLS) if the costper test is under USD$31. The effectiveness was sensitive to coverage and primarily to follow-up. Conclusions: HPV DNA testing is a cost-effective alternative for screening in Colombia. Not only high coverage but high follow-up ratesare critical for successful screening programs. 2008 artículo científico 0036-3634 https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=10650402 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=106 Salud Pública de México application/pdf Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública Salud Pública de México (México) Num.4 Vol.50