Search for dissertations about: "Determinants of cervical cancer screening"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Determinants of cervical cancer screening.

2. 1. Non-attendees need attention - Determinants and interventions affecting participation in cervical cancer screening

   Author : Gudrun Broberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cervical cancer; Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; Demography; HPV; Mass screening; Non-attendance; Papanicolaou smear; Telephone call; Socioeconomic factors;

   Abstract : Aim: Non-attendance is the foremost screening-related risk factor for cervical cancer. The overall aim of this thesis is to contribute to preventing cervical cancer by focusing attention on non-attendees, assessing interventions to increase participation in screening and identifying determinants for non-attendance. READ MORE

4. 2. Epidemiologic studies of cervical cancer in Costa Rica

   Author : Rolando Herrero; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : cervical cancer; LatinAmerica; Costa Rica; human papilloma-virus; screening; riskfactors; epidemiology;

   Abstract : A case-control study of cervical cancer was conducted in Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico and Panama from 1986 to 1987, to determine risk factors operating in these traditionally high-incidence areas. The study included 759 cases and 1,430 hospital and community controls, and accomplished more than 95% participation rates for both types of participants. READ MORE

5. 3. Molecular epidemiology of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer

   Author : Ilvars Silins; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Cervical cancer; human papillomovirus; epidemiology; sexually transmitted infections.;

   Abstract : Background: Cervical carcinoma is globally the second most common malignant disease in women accounting for approximately 10 % of all cancers in women worldwide. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) known to be the main causative agent of cervical preinvasive and invasive neoplasia. READ MORE

6. 4. Longitudinal studies of human papillomavirus infection : with special reference to screening for cervical cancer and treatment of CIN

   Author : Kristina Elfgren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Human papillomavirus; natural history; risk factors; Human immunodeficiency virus; antibodies; cervical intraepithelial neoplasia; cervical cancer screening; Human papillomavirus screening; treatment; clearance of Human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid.;

   Abstract : Aim: To study the natural history of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the general population and among women with acquired immunosuppression as well as to evaluate possible uses of human papillomavirus testing in cervical screening programs. Study I: Women treated for cervical intraepithelial neoplasi (CIN) were analysed for presence of HPV DNA by PCR and for HPV antibodies by ELISA before and 16-27 months later. READ MORE

7. 5. Vaccine effectiveness against HPV infections

   Author : Hanna Kann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Infections with human papilloma viruses (HPV) are the most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases. The vast majority of the sexually active population acquires them during lifetime but almost all HPV infections become resolved within a year. READ MORE