RESUMEN

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.

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Cuello del Útero/patología , Tamizaje Masivo/estadística & datos numéricos , Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino/prevención & control , Adulto , Anciano , Australia , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Paridad , Embarazo