Public Health (HPV vaccine + Cervical Screening) Flashcards
1
Q
most common cancer in women under 35
A
cervical cancer
2
Q
symptoms of cervical cancer
A
unusual bleeding/discharge,
bleeding after sex/between periods,
dyspareunia.
3
Q
screening is given to whom
A
25-64 year old women (72.8% uptake 2017-18)
4
Q
Screening involves
A
speculum examination – visual, brush (transformation zone), liquid based cytology
5
Q
ways to promote uptake of screening
A
promotion of programme,
variety of languages,
GP incentives,
local + national initiatives
6
Q
who gets the HPV vaccine
A
Girls S1-S3 + MSM <45 (protects against HP 16 + 18)
