Objective To compare the frequency of cervical smear test results between women seen in
private and public health services in a medium‐sized city in Brazil. Methods This was an …

Estimates indicate that around 16,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed in 2014
in Brazil. This cancer is the third most frequent in Brazil, the first in the North region, and the …

Background The Cervical Cancer Database of the Brazilian National Health Service
(SISCOLO) contains information regarding all cervical cytological tests and, if properly …

OBJETIVO: Analisar a prevalência dos resultados citopatológicos empregados para o
rastreamento do câncer do colo do útero em relação à faixa etária da mulher e ao tempo de …

Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of cervical cytology
screening on the prevalence of cervical cytological results in women, as a function of age …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE. To estimate prevalence rates and analyze the quality and
performance of Pap smears carried out on the Cervical Cancer Screening Program in …

Background Although screening for cervical cancer is recommended for women in most
countries, the incidence of cervical cancer is greater in developing countries. Our goal was …

The purpose of this study is to report the organization of a cost‐effective screening program
for cervical cancer in a developing country such as Brazil. The Cervical Cancer Screening …

Background Quality indicators for the Brazilian cervical cancer screening programme can
provide a perspective on its effectiveness in Brazilian macro-regions and states. The aim of …

The uterine cervix is the most common cancer site for females. Approximately 52,000 new
cases occur annually in Latin America, thus the need to improve efficiency and effectiveness …