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The accuracy of Pap smear utilization self-report: a methodological consideration in cervical screening research.

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: One method used to determine utilization rates of cervical screening is women's self-report. Few studies have assessed the accuracy of this measure--none has been conducted in Australia--although there are a number of reasons for suspecting its validity. This study examined and quantified the accuracy of self-report of Pap smear use among a randomly selected sample of women from an Australian community. Accuracy of Pap smear utilization self-report within a three-year period was assessed by comparison with pathology records. Results indicated that almost half of the women who have not had Pap smears within three years will be missed by a self-report measure of utilization. Some implications for the measurement and use of self-report data are discussed.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: J A Bowman, S Redman, J A Dickinson, R Gibberd, R W Sanson-Fisher

Institution: University of Newcastle Australia

Language: English

Topic: Women's cancer prevention and management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2261098710

FWCI: 5.354

Cites: 14

Cited by: 89

Related to: 10