Cervical screening in the workplace

摘要: In an attempt to improve cervical cytology screening uptake in women aged over 40, a mobile unit was used make easily available at work. This service organized jointly between the District Health Authority, Women's National Cancer Control Campaign and South West Thames Regional Organization, offered all companies employing least 25 women. Thirty-nine out of 82 accepted offer. Among those which were able supply register their employees 91 per cent eligible attended clinic. The clinic doctors followed guidelines not taking smears from who had been screened found negative within previous three years, or hysterectomy for unrelated reason. Of 1038 clinic, taken 568 (55 cent). Fifteen have neoplasia, whom nine either never before last more than five years previously; further two (one early invasive cancer) previously abnormal smear recommended follow-up done. It possible quantify benefits other tests (clinical breast examination, blood pressure, urinalysis gynaecological examination) included but they popular with attending. Provided that health authority is involved planning organization workplace screening, it can be valuable adjunct improving coverage, particularly 40.