Racial differences in expected versus actual costs of cervical cancer screening among low-income, under-screened women in North Carolina

Key Points

• This analysis examines the disparity between expected and actual cervical cancer screening costs among low-income women, focusing on racial differences.
• Surveyed a low-income, under-screened population in North Carolina
• Compared cost estimates between Black and White participants
• Analyzed awareness of subsidized screening options
• Participants over-estimated the costs of cervical cancer screening
• Black participants expected higher costs than White participants
• High expected costs reflect low awareness of available subsidies for screening