Papanicolaou smears have false-negative rates of 6 percent to 56 percent that are due, in large part, to inadequate sampling of endocervical cells. A randomized, prospective trial was conducted comparing the adequacy of Papanicolaou smears obtained with the cytobrush and Ayre spatula with smears obtained with the extended-tip spatula, as measured by the presence of endocervical cells. One hundr...

The purpose of this study was to determine whether abnormal antepartum cervical cytologic findings result in differing postpartum regression rates. Between 1993 and 2000, 107 pregnant women with antepartum abnormal cervical cytologic findings were identified. Papanicolaou smear data were separated into three groups by use of the CIN classification system. Postpartum regression rates of antepart...

OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to assess adult women's knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and characterize their attitudes towards potential screening and prevention strategies. METHODS Women were participants of an HIV-discordant couples cohort in Nairobi, Kenya. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on sociodemographic status, and sex...

A large group of women population, in the world is affected by the cervical cancer in their different age groups. Hence, most of the researchers, pathologists and also more number of collegiate have provided more number of solutions, to identify this cancer from the test images of pap smear screening test. But their results represent, only to an extent, whether the patient is affected by cancer...

BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is caused by chronic human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. Pap smear is very efficient examination for early detecting cervical cancer. Inflammation reaction due to chronic infection is one of the major causes of atherosclerosis. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is commonly used in predicting subclinical atherosclerosis. But no study was done about correlation between cervi...

BACKGROUND Attitudes toward cervical cancer and participation in early detection and screening services are well known to be profoundly affected by cultural beliefs and norms. PURPOSE This study explored the attitudes and sociocultural beliefs on cervical cancer screening among Malaysian women. METHOD In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 Malaysian women, age...