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Pap testing intervals. Specialty differences in physicians' recommendations in relation to women's pap testing

M A Teitelbaum1, C S Weisman, A C Klassen

  • 1Department of Health Policy and Management, School of Hygiene and Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205.

Medical Care
|June 1, 1988
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Physician recommendations for Papanicolaou (Pap) tests often exceed women's actual testing behavior. Obstetrician-gynecologists were more proactive, yet older women and those not seeing specialists had lower Pap test frequency.

Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Papanicolaou (Pap) testing is crucial for early detection of cervical cancer.
  • Understanding the alignment between physician recommendations and patient behavior is vital for effective screening programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the congruence between physicians' Papanicolaou (Pap) test recommendations and women's actual Pap testing behavior.
  • To analyze how physician specialty and patient age influence Pap testing adherence.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from internists, family/general practitioners, obstetricians/gynecologists, and women in Maryland.
  • Analysis of physician recommendations versus women's reported Pap testing frequency.
  • Consideration of physician specialty and patient age demographics.

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Main Results:

  • Most physicians recommended annual Pap tests, but internists and general practitioners were less likely to recommend them for elderly patients.
  • Obstetrician-gynecologists were more likely to recommend annual Pap tests, send reminders, and perceive success in patient adherence.
  • Women's reported Pap testing frequency was lower than recommended, with older age and less frequent obstetrician-gynecologist visits correlating with reduced testing.

Conclusions:

  • A significant gap exists between recommended and actual Papanicolaou (Pap) test frequency among women.
  • Physician specialty, particularly obstetrician-gynecologists, plays a role in Pap testing adherence.
  • Targeted education for physicians and women is needed to improve Pap testing rates, especially for older populations.