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Papanicolaou test screening and prevalence of genital human papillomavirus among women who have sex with women

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  • Marrazzo, J.M.
  • Koutsky, L.A.
  • Kiviat, N.B.
  • Kuypers, J.M.
  • Stine, K.

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Objectives. The purpose of this study was to examine frequency of and attitudes toward Papanicolaou (Pap) test screening in women who have sex with women (WSW) and to determine prevalence of genital human papillomavirus (HPV). Methods. Women were eligible if they reported having engaged in sex with another woman in the preceding year Medical and sexual histories were obtained. Cervical specimens for Pap tests and cervical and vaginal specimens for HPV DNA testing were collected. Results. HPV DNA was detected in 31 of 248 WSW (13%). Women who had never had sex with men were less likely to have undergone pelvic examinations and had fewer recent Pap tests, Reasons for not undergoing Pap tests included lack of insurance, previous adverse experiences, and belief that Pap tests were unnecessary. Conclusions Despite the occurrence of genital HPV, WSW do not receive adequate Pap test screening Pap test screening recommendations should not differ for WSW, regardless of sexual history with men.

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  • Marrazzo, J.M. & Koutsky, L.A. & Kiviat, N.B. & Kuypers, J.M. & Stine, K., 2001. "Papanicolaou test screening and prevalence of genital human papillomavirus among women who have sex with women," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 91(6), pages 947-952.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2001:91:6:947-952_4
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    1. Nicole Makris & Catherine Vena & Sudeshna Paul, 2016. "Rate and predictors of human papillomavirus vaccine uptake among women who have sex with women in the United States, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009–2012," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 25(23-24), pages 3619-3627, December.
    2. Siân Munson & Catherine Cook, 2016. "Lesbian and bisexual women's sexual healthcare experiences," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 25(23-24), pages 3497-3510, December.
    3. Hsing-Chen Yang, 2021. "Teaching LGBT+ Health and Gender Education to Future Doctors: Implementation of Case-Based Teaching," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(16), pages 1-16, August.
    4. Agénor, Madina & Krieger, Nancy & Austin, S. Bryn & Haneuse, Sebastien & Gottlieb, Barbara R., 2014. "At the intersection of sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, and cervical cancer screening: Assessing Pap test use disparities by sex of sexual partners among black, Latina, and white U.S. women," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 110-118.

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