Arunaarathi Kallur
The purpose of this study is to analyze the utilization rates of mammograms and Pap smear tests among low income African American women, and to identify some barriers that lead to utilization rates such as education, income, and insurance status. This was done through a literature review and quantitative analysis using the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey Data. The results indicated that income and insurance status have an impact on the utilization of both tests.