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ArticleBMC cancer2018

Comparison of cervical cancer screening among women with and without hysterectomies: a nationwide population-based study in Korea.

Ji-Yeon Shin, Kui Son Choi, Mina Suh, Boyoung Park, Jae Kwan Jun

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Article in BMC cancer, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Ji-Yeon ShinDepartment of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, 41944, Republic of Korea.
Kui Son ChoiGraduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, 10408, Republic of Korea.
Mina SuhNational Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, 10408, Republic of Korea.
Boyoung ParkNational Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, 10408, Republic of Korea.
Jae Kwan JunGraduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, 323 Ilsan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, 10408, Republic of Korea. jkjun@ncc.re.kr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1647-0675
National Cancer Center · KRKyungpook National University · KRNational Cancer Center · US

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National Cancer Center 1610402
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCervical cancer screening is not recommended for women who underwent hysterectomy with no history of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) of grade 2 or higher. We aimed to determine the cervical cancer screening rate in Korean women who underwent hysterectomies and compare it to that in women with intact uteri.

methodsWe used data from the 2014-2016 Korean National Cancer Screening Survey; 6807 women aged 30-74 years were included in the study. Participants were asked about their experiences with cervical cancer screening, hysterectomy status, and other variables associated with cancer screening.

resultsThe screening rates among women who have undergone a hysterectomy vs. those who have not during the past 2 years were 61.8% (95% confidence interval [CI], 58.8-64.9) and 64.7% (95% CI, 64.1-65.3), respectively. Among younger women (30-44 years) and women with a family history of cancer, those with hysterectomies showed a higher cervical cancer screening rate than those without (77.8% vs. 57.1% and 75.0% vs. 67.1%, respectively).

conclusionsDespite available evidence and clinical recommendations, a considerable number of Korean women who no longer have a cervix continue to undergo unnecessary cervical cancer screening. It is necessary to identify the exact underlying causes for this phenomenon, and systematic efforts are required to prevent unnecessary screening for women who have undergone a hysterectomy.

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Early Detection of CancerAdultAgedColposcopyFemaleHumansHysterectomyMass ScreeningMiddle AgedPapanicolaou TestPapillomavirus InfectionsPregnancyRepublic of KoreaUterine Cervical DysplasiaUterine Cervical NeoplasmsVaginal SmearsGuidelineHysterectomyMass screeningPapanicolaou testUterine cervical neoplasms

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