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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Assessment of Socio‐Demographic Characteristics, Clinical Presentation and Peripheral Smear Findings in Cervical Carcinoma Patients

Jagrati Gupta, Rajkishori Dandotiya, Anita Meena, Aditi Mittal and Nisha Yadav
Page: 657-661 | Received 11 Aug 2024, Published online: 23 Sep 2024

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Abstract

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in developing countries. Cervical cytology often referred to as Pap smear is a proven and reliable screening method. Determine the socio‐demographic profile, clinical presentation and peripheral smear findings of cervical cancer patients in out tertiary care hospital. This cross‐sectional study was conducted over a period of 18 months. All the women of >18 years of age presenting clinical symptoms of cervical carcinoma were enrolled. Socio‐demographic data, history, clinical presentation and local examination were recorded in each patient. Pap smear and VIA was done followed by HPE examination. Of 265 cases, majority of them were (79%) were 21‐40 year of age group, most of the patients (68.7%) were P1‐P3, (75.5%) of women were house wife and 68.3% of study participants were belongs to urban area. The major presenting complaints were abnormal vaginal bleeding (46.8%), Pain in Abdomen (31.7%), White Discharge (24.5%), Itching/Burning/Frequent Micturition (17%) and Menstrual Problems (13.2%). The most common Pap smear finding were healthy vagina (51.3%), followed by Cervix hypertrophied (47.9%). Illiteracy, high parity, non‐use of screening methods, late presentation, non‐acceptance of referral and lack of communication after referral were some of the major challenges encountered in cervical cancer patients.

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Jagrati Gupta, Rajkishori Dandotiya, Anita Meena, Aditi Mittal and Nisha Yadav. Assessment of Socio‐Demographic Characteristics, Clinical Presentation and Peripheral Smear Findings in Cervical Carcinoma Patients.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.657.661
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