Cost is a Barrier to Widespread Use of Liquid-Based Cytology for Cervical Cancer Screening in Korea
Journal of Korean Medical Science
; : 1054-1059, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
This study aimed to document current cervical cancer screening practices of physicians in Korea. Questionnaires were distributed to 852 Korean obstetricians and gynecologists, who attended the 91st Conference of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology held during May, 2005. Questionnaires were returned by 30.6% (260/852) of the recipients and 254 of these were eligible for analysis. Sixty-seven percent started cervical cancer screening women at age 20, and 65% replied that they would continue annual screening in a 35-yr-old woman with three consecutive normal cytologic tests. Over 65% of respondents preferred conventional cytologic screening to liquid-based cytology. The cost was a major determinant for selecting screening method. Fifty-three percent used the human papillomavirus DNA test as a triage for atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. Our findings suggest that majority of Korean obstetricians and gynecologists in hospital prefer annual conventional cytologic testing to liquid-based cytology for financial reason.
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Asunto principal:
Pautas de la Práctica en Medicina
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Actitud del Personal de Salud
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Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Técnicas Citológicas
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Costos de la Atención en Salud
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Corea (Geográfico)
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Health_economic_evaluation
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Prognostic_studies
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Screening_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
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En
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Año:
2006
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Article