The frequency of having pap-smear tests among women between 15-64 years old and the evaluation of the level of their knowledge. | [Journal of Pakistan Medical Association • 2013]

Author(s):

1. Sahin Sevil: Sakarya Üniversity School of Health, Sakarya, Turkey

2. Ozdemir Kevser: Sakarya Üniversity School of Health, Sakarya, Turkey

3. Unsal Aleattin: Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Medical Faculty, Public Health Department, Eskisehir, Turkey

4. Dogu Ozlem: Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Sakarya, Turkey

Abstract:

Objective: To determine the frequency of Pap smear testing among women and to evaluate their level of knowledge about the test and other relevant factors. Methods: The study comprised women who presented to the Gynaecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic of Sakarya Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, between April 1 and 30, 2012. The questionnaire was developed in line with the objectives of the study. They were filled by the participants who were supervised during the process. Women who had had at least one Pap smear test in life were considered to have taken a Pap smear test", and those who had heard of the test were accepted as women who "knew of the Pap smear test". Data was analysed using SPSS 15.0. Chi-square test was used for analyses, and statistical significance was set at p

Page(s): 873-877

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 63, Issue: 7, Year: 2013

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