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Prevalence of cytological abnormalities in papanicolaou smears and risk factors for cervical cancer among women in Muscat, Oman
Joint Authors
al-Kindi, Hunaynah Muhammad
al-Salmani, Asma Ali
al-Saqri, Iman
al-Musalhi, Asma
al-Abri, Khadijah
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 4 (30 Nov. 2021), pp.598-603, 6 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2021-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
-Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of cytological abnormalities in Papanicolaou (Pap) smears and related risk factors among Omani women.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to September 2019 at the gynaecology and family medicine clinics of Khoula Hospital and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Muscat.
All asymptomatic Omani women aged between 21 and 65 years were included.
Data regarding the participants’ sociodemographic characteristics and known risk factors were collected using a selfreported sheet.
Pap smears were performed and the results were reported by a cytotechnologist and histopathologist.
Results: A total of 442 women participated in the study (response rate: 100%).
The mean age was 39.0 ± 9.7 years old.
The prevalence of cervical cytological abnormalities was 3.7%.
There was a significant association between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cell abnormalities ( P = 0.017); however, there was no link with hormonal contraception use, pregnancy before the age of 17 years or parity (P >0.050 each).
Conclusion: The prevalence of cervical cell abnormalities in Oman was similar to that observed in Arab countries and relatively low in comparison to findings from Western countries.
A screening program should be implemented at the primary care level.
The findings of this study also highlighted the need for a future vaccination program against HPV infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Kindi, Hunaynah Muhammad& al-Salmani, Asma Ali& al-Saqri, Iman& al-Musalhi, Asma& al-Abri, Khadijah. 2021. Prevalence of cytological abnormalities in papanicolaou smears and risk factors for cervical cancer among women in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 21, no. 4, pp.598-603.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Saqri, Iman…[et al.]. Prevalence of cytological abnormalities in papanicolaou smears and risk factors for cervical cancer among women in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 21, no. 4 (Nov. 2021), pp.598-603.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Kindi, Hunaynah Muhammad& al-Salmani, Asma Ali& al-Saqri, Iman& al-Musalhi, Asma& al-Abri, Khadijah. Prevalence of cytological abnormalities in papanicolaou smears and risk factors for cervical cancer among women in Muscat, Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2021. Vol. 21, no. 4, pp.598-603.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1354765
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Record ID
BIM-1354765