Cervical smear frequency pattern at an Australian screening centre

The frequency of cervical cytology screening in a group of 1966 women in an Australian setting is presented. Of women "at risk" of carcinoma of the cervix, 91-8% have had at least one previous cervical Papanicolaou (Pap) smear examination. Of the women who had never had a previous smear examination, 19-8% were taking oral contraceptives and 58% were parous.