World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

EFFECTIVENESS OF COLPOSCOPY IN DETECTING CERVICAL CANCER AMONG IRAQI WOMEN, 2022

Maysaa M. Al Naser, Huda S. Al Jadiri*, Hiba D. Al-Ameri and Jawad K. Al-Diwan

ABSTRACT

Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women. It is a preventable tumor as it has a long preinvasive period and availability of effective treatment and screening programs. Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows checking cervix and vaginal wall for abnormal tissue. Aim: To evaluate the feasibility of colposcopy as a screening tool. Materials and methods: A total of 85 women aged 21 – 78 years participated in the study. Data were reviewed from the registry unit at Al Elwiyah Obstetric – Gynecological teaching hospital, Baghdad- Iraq. Results: Fifty-nine participants (69.4%) showed normal colposcopy results. Age, parity, smoking, duration of oral contraception, and multiple partners were with no significant effects on colposcopy findings. Being married too young or to old had a significant statistical differences in abnormal colposcopy findings (p=0.05). Positive VIA findings had a significant effect on abnormal colposcopy findings (p = 0.01). Abnormal PAP smear test results showed a significant effect on abnormal colposcopy findings (p = 0.00). Conclusions: Early marriage is a determinant for abnormal colposcopy findings. Positive VIA test is an indication for further investigation. Colposcopy is complementary to PAP smear.

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