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Organized cervical cancer (CC) screening using Papanicolaou (Pap) or human papillomavirus (HPV) tests increased participation and reduced uncertain diagnoses. This approach identified more high-grade lesions compared to spontaneous screening.

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  • Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Cervical cancer (CC) screening is crucial for early detection and prevention.
  • Comparing Papanicolaou (Pap) and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests alongside organized versus spontaneous screening methods is vital for optimizing CC detection strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of organized versus spontaneous cervical cancer screening programs.
  • To compare Papanicolaou (Pap) and human papillomavirus (HPV) testing outcomes within these screening frameworks.
  • To analyze screening results over two distinct 3-year periods (2008-2010 and 2011-2013).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of cervical cancer (CC) screening data from 2008-2013.
  • Inclusion of women aged 25-64 years undergoing either organized (invitation-based) or spontaneous (self-initiated) screening.
  • Comparison of Papanicolaou (Pap) and human papillomavirus (HPV) test results across different screening approaches and diagnostic categories.

Main Results:

  • Organized screening demonstrated significantly higher response rates, particularly in women aged 35-54 years.
  • Significant differences were observed in diagnostic categories between organized and spontaneous screening.
  • Organized screening reduced the frequency of undetermined diagnoses (atypical glandular cells and atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance) and identified more high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions.

Conclusions:

  • Organized cervical cancer (CC) screening programs are more effective in engaging women and detecting high-grade lesions.
  • The organized approach leads to a reduction in uncertain diagnostic categories, improving screening efficiency.
  • Comparing Papanicolaou (Pap) and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests within organized programs warrants further investigation for optimal CC prevention.