Cervical Screening Flashcards
1
Q
What is the current cervical screening programme in scotland?
A
Women aged 25 – 64 years old
- Every 3 years, 25 - 49 years
- Every 5 years, 50 – 64 years
2
Q
What does the examination involve?
A
Speculum examination
- Visual examination of the cervix
- Brush sample of the cells from the transformation zone of the cervix
- > liquid based cytology
3
Q
‘high risk’ HPV types =
A
types 16 + 18 (70% of cervical cancer)
4
Q
what people are least likely to attend screening and get vaccinated?
A
most deprived
5
Q
HPV vaccine does not protect against …
A
30% cervical cancers
