A systems dynamics approach for cervical cancer prevention and control in the Philippines

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Industrial Engineering

Document Type

Article

First Page

135

Last Page

145

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Cancer is the third leading cause of death in the Philippines, with cervical cancer being the second most prevalent type in women after breast cancer. A system dynamics approach was used as the analytic tools presently used for planning delays between causes and health consequences. The study aimed to see the effects of incorporating decision-making policies at different levels of the system of cancer to aid in cancer prevention and control. The study found the primary prevention and sexual activity are the critical feedback loops that are driving the behavior of the mortality due to cervical cancer. Based on these findings, recommendations were given

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Disciplines

Operations Research, Systems Engineering and Industrial Engineering

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