EPIDEMIOLOGY, METHODOLOGY AND RESULTS OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN KAZAKHSTAN

Authors

  • Arman Khozhayev Professor of the Department of Oncology named after S.N. Nugmanov, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Assel Zhengisbekkyzy Regional oncologist, Almaty Oncology Center, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Indira Kabayeva Deputy Director for Maternal and Child Health, Karasai Clinical Multidisciplinary Central District Hospital, Almaty region, Kaskelen, Kazakhstan
  • Mukhaiekhon Khassanova Oncologist-gynecologist, Almaty Regional Multidisciplinary Clinic, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Zhadyra Zhanatayeva Oncologist-chemotherapist, Almaty Regional Multidisciplinary Clinic, Almaty, Kazakhstan
  • Nazken Begimbetova Resident oncologist, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty,

Keywords:

cervical cancer, epidemiology, morbidity, mortality, screening, Pap test, smear for oncocytology

Abstract

The paper discusses the morbidity and mortality rates from cervical cancer by regions, describes in detail the currently used screening methodology and the results of this preventive examination of the female population of our country. A detailed step-by-step algorithm is presented and the principles of organization and diagnostic capabilities of this method for the active detection of cervical cancer in clinically asymptomatic individuals are reflected. It is shown that in order to achieve a highly effective result, strict adherence to the methodology of this type of screening is necessary.

Published

2023-07-24

How to Cite

Arman Khozhayev, Assel Zhengisbekkyzy, Indira Kabayeva, Mukhaiekhon Khassanova, Zhadyra Zhanatayeva, & Nazken Begimbetova. (2023). EPIDEMIOLOGY, METHODOLOGY AND RESULTS OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN KAZAKHSTAN. European Research Materials, (3). Retrieved from https://ojs.scipub.de/index.php/ERM/article/view/1903

Issue

No. 3 (2023): European Research Materials

Section

Medical Sciences