African American and Hispanic Females and the Need for Early Detection Barriers Contributing to Disparities in HPV and Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American and Hispanic Females and the Need for Early Detection Department of Nursing, Masters Entry into Nursing Practice 2018, DePaul University Brianne Chipman & Patrycja Kosacka CONCEPTUAL MODEL BACKGROUND METHODS An integrative literature review was conducted. An analysis to identify barriers from qualitative and quantitative studies. The data was found using databases through the DePaul University Library and evaluated using a qualitative approach. The prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States with approximately 14 million people infected each year. African American and Hispanic females have the highest prevalence of HPV infections, but lowest attendance of preventive screening. RESULTS Common barriers among African American and Hispanic women include: Absence of knowledge, lack of outreach in the community, low rates of HPV vaccination, unsafe sexual practices, fatalistic attitudes, and deficit in patient provider relationship. Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model NURSING IMPLICATIONS Nurses are key patient advocates. It is both the nurse and providers’ responsibility to ensure patients are educated on preventative measures to ensure early detection and optimal health results. DISCUSSION OBJECTIVE Assessing communities can assist in eliminating barriers, and help develop interventions to improve screening rates among minority women. Interventions to implement include: Providing clinics with informational sessions and thorough educational pamphlets Readily available providers to provide culturally sensitive care and PAP smears overcome cultural barriers within communities. Engaging women and their extended female family members, spreading knowledge to future familial generations. Evaluate the barriers contributing to disparities in HPV and cervical cancer screening among African American and Hispanic females. CONCLUSION The benefits of HPV vaccinations, and knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer prevalence in their communities.