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. 2011 Nov;205(5):447.e1-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.06.001. Epub 2011 Jun 12.

Human papillomavirus and Papanicolaou tests screening interval recommendations in the United States

Katherine B Roland  1 , Ashwini Soman, Vicki B Benard, Mona Saraiya
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Human papillomavirus and Papanicolaou tests screening interval recommendations in the United States

Katherine B Roland et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: Guidelines recommend when the human papillomavirus (HPV) and Papanicolaou tests are used together (HPV co-test) for routine cervical cancer screening, screening intervals can be extended to 3 years. We assessed HPV test practices and Papanicolaou test screening interval recommendations of US providers.

Study design: Using a multistage probability design, we analyzed nationally representative data that were collected in 2006 through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.

Results: Approximately 51% of providers ordered the HPV co-test; however, clinical vignettes found that <15% of providers who ordered the HPV test recommend the next Papanicolaou test in 3 years for women with concurrent normal HPV co-test results and a documented normal screening history.

Conclusion: Overall, annual cervical cancer screening continues to be a common recommendation, regardless of whether a screening history has been established or an HPV test has been ordered.

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