Descriptive epidemiology of Pap test results from women with gynecologic symptoms in Georgia

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2011 Mar;112(3):245-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2010.11.003. Epub 2011 Jan 26.

Abstract

Synopsis: With abnormal cervical cytology found in approximately 20% of Georgian women presenting with gynecologic complaints, widespread education is needed about Pap testing when symptoms are present.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Georgia (Republic) / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prevalence
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / epidemiology*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Vaginal Smears*
  • Young Adult