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Pap Smear Screening During Pregnancy In A Tertiary Care Centre

Author(s) Dr. Aprajita Varshney, Prof. Dr. Neelam Swaroop, Prof. Dr. Ani Chandanan, Dr. Parul Verma, Dr. Ankita Srivastava
Country India
Abstract Background: Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where screening coverage is limited. [1,2] Pregnancy offers an opportunity for opportunistic screening among women who may otherwise not undergo routine cervical evaluation.
Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over 18 months (January 2024 to June 2025) at a tertiary care centre involving 139 antenatal women. Cervical cytology samples were collected and interpreted according to the Bethesda system (2014).[3] Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 29, and associations were assessed using the chi-square test.
Results: Among the participants, 65.5% had negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM), while 34.5% showed inflammatory changes. No epithelial cell abnormalities were detected. A significant association was observed between inflammatory smears and vaginal discharge, lower educational status, and abnormal per-speculum findings.
Conclusion: Cervical cytology screening during pregnancy is safe and feasible. Incorporation of Pap smear into routine antenatal care may enhance early detection and improve awareness regarding cervical health.
Keywords Pap smear, pregnancy, cervical cancer screening, inflammatory smear, antenatal women
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On 2026-05-19
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.78960
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