The Cancer Screening Disparity among Women With Schizophrenia by Co-occurring Chronic Physical Illness Status: A Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan

Hypertension, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease were each associated with higher rates of breast and cervical cancer screenings among women with schizophrenia in Taiwan. A greater number of co-occurring chronic physical illnesses was also associated with higher rates of both cancer screenings among women with schizophrenia. Interventions to improve cancer screening uptake in this population may need to focus on women less engaged with physical healthcare services.