Volume : IV, Issue : V, May - 2015
CORRELATES OF EPITHELIAL CELL ABNORMALITY OF CERVIX AMONG UNDERSERVED WOMEN
Dr. Prasad Usha, Dr. Prasad Uma
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Background: In the low resource settings of a developing country, the rural and tribal populations are not regularly screened for epithelial cell abnormality of cervix and no recorded data is available. Aim of the study: To know the prevalence and correlates of epithelial cell abnormality in the rural and tribal population of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Materials and Methods: A cross–sectional descriptive study in a cervical cancer screening camp in a primary health center at Srikakulam district was carried out in a total of 1082 patients who underwent Pap smear examination.Results tabulated. Results: 166 (15.34%) revealed epithelial cell abnormality. LSIL, HSIL and squamous cell carcinoma was more common in women with age of marriage < 19 years, abortion more than two times and low socioeconomic status. Conclusions: A raised prevalence of epithelial cell abnormality reflects the lack of awareness about cervical cancer screening and underusers of cytological screening programme.
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DOI : 10.36106/ijsr
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Dr.Prasad Usha, Dr.Prasad Uma CORRELATES OF EPITHELIAL CELL ABNORMALITY OF CERVIX AMONG UNDERSERVED WOMEN International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 5 May 2015
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Dr.Prasad Usha, Dr.Prasad Uma CORRELATES OF EPITHELIAL CELL ABNORMALITY OF CERVIX AMONG UNDERSERVED WOMEN International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 5 May 2015
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