Screening for cervical dysplasia and reproductive tract infections in Kerala, India: a multicentric study
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Authors
Tom, Jeremiah Jacob
Vaz, Clint
Nisha, Catherin
Issue Date
2020-08-25
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Cervical Dysplasia , Pap Smear Screening , Reproductive Tract Infections
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Abstract
Background:
Cancer of the uterine cervix is estimated to the second most frequently occurring malignancy among females in India. Cancer mortality profile in India estimates that 20.7% of cancer deaths in females are cervical cancer. This well elucidates the fatal aspect of the disease and the need for early detection.
Aims:
To screen for cervical dysplasias and reproductive tract infections in various parts of Kerala, India, and determine its associated factors.
Methods and Methodology:
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in various parts of Kerala, India. This study included an interview schedule to collect data and the procedures included per speculum examination along with a Pap smear test.
Results:
A total of 199 women were screened with mean age of 45.87 ± 9.84 years. Of these, 13.5% showed inflammatory smears, 1% showed infective pathology and 1.5% showed pre-malignant lesions.
Conclusion:
The increased rates of inflammation and infection show its importance in public health. Similar community-based screening as well as routine screening by physicians/gynaecologists is recommended for early detection of cervical cancer and reproductive tract infections. Community education among the population proves to be an important factor; especially regarding HPV vaccination.
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Citation
Tom, J. J., Vaz, C., & Nisha, C. (2020). Screening for cervical dysplasia and reproductive tract infections in Kerala, India: A multicentric study. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 9(8), 4107–4111. https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_514_20
Publisher
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care