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Cervical cancer screening in Greece.

E Riza1, P Kyriakogianni-Psaropoulou, E Koumantakis

  • 1Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Athens Medical School, 75 Mikras Asias St, GR 115 27 Goudi, Athens, Greece. eriza@cc.uoa.gr

European Journal of Cancer (Oxford, England : 1990)
|November 10, 2000
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Cervical cancer screening programs are crucial for early detection and prevention.
  • Greece currently lacks a national organized screening program.
  • Two regional programs have been operating since 1991, partly EU-funded.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the current state of cervical cancer screening in Greece.
  • To present the operational details of two regional screening programs.
  • To highlight their methodologies, target populations, and quality assurance.

Main Methods:

  • Description of two regional screening programs (Ormylia and Messinia/Ilia).
  • Target population: women aged 25-64 years.
  • Screening method: Papanicolaou (Pap) smear every 2-3 years.
  • Population identification via electoral/municipal registries and personal invitations.
  • Use of dedicated database for data recording and European quality assurance protocols.

Main Results:

  • Over 80% of the target population in the Ormylia region has been screened.
  • Personalized communication of results based on findings.
  • Both programs utilize trained personnel and modern equipment.
  • Strict quality assurance procedures are in place.

Conclusions:

  • These two regional programs represent the only organized cervical cancer screening activities in Greece.
  • They demonstrate effective implementation of screening protocols in the absence of a national strategy.
  • The programs adhere to European quality standards, ensuring reliable screening services.

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