Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Human papillomavirus, gonorrhea, syphilis, and cervical dysplasia in jailed women. |
| Authors: |
Bickell NA (AUTHOR), Vermund SH (AUTHOR), Holmes M (AUTHOR), Safyer S (AUTHOR), Burk RD (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
American Journal of Public Health. Oct91, Vol. 81 Issue 10, p1318-1320. 3p. |
| Subjects: |
Syphilis epidemiology, Epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases, Condoms, Epidemiological research, Gonorrhea, Longitudinal method, Prisoners, Pap test, Papilloma, Human sexuality, Sexual intercourse, Tumors, Women, Cervix uteri tumors, Cross-sectional method, Odds ratio |
| Geographic Terms: |
New York (State) |
| Abstract: |
We assessed the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HIV) by cervicovaginal lavage and Southern blot and inquired about behavioral risk factors for cervical disease and sexually transmitted diseases by interview in 114 female detainees at a large New York City jail. Of the women screened, 8% had abnormal Pap smears, 35% had HPV, 7% had gonorrhea, and 22% had serologic syphilis. Given the high rates of HPV infection and cervical cytology, Pap smears should be a routine intake procedure for incarcerated women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
