Cameroon
Research Article
Prevalence and Geographical Distribution of Precancerous Lesions of the Uterine Cervix in Cameroon
Author(s): Tebeu Pierre Marie, Zachari Sando, Alice Ndoumba, Isaac Sandjong, Paulette Mawech-Fauceglia and Anderson Sama DohTebeu Pierre Marie, Zachari Sando, Alice Ndoumba, Isaac Sandjong, Paulette Mawech-Fauceglia and Anderson Sama Doh
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of cervical precancerous lesions in Cameroon.
Methods: A cross-sectional study for one year period has been conducted in 6 regions of Cameroon by the National Cancer control Committee and the Gynecologic and Pediatric Hospital in Yaoundé from 1/1/2009 to 12/30/2009.
Results: Women were diagnosed of precancerous cervical lesions (97/2485), making the national prevalence of 3.9%, with the highest rate located in Centre, Littoral and Far North regions. The age of the affected women was 27-55 years with 67% women between 34 and 49 years old. The majority of these women had at least four pregnancies (32 %).
Conclusion: The prevalence of precancerous lesions of the uterine cervix in Cameroon varies among regions depending on the existence of screening activities. Continuing.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7099.1000183
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