Table 1 Characteristics of the patients who had a positive visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) screening test underwent loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
Patient characteristics | Number (n = 329) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
21–30 years | 44 | 13.4 |
31–50 years | 256 | 77.8 |
≥51 years | 29 | 8.8 |
Parity | ||
Nulliparous | 14 | 4.3 |
Para 1–4 | 203 | 61.7 |
Para ≥ 5 | 112 | 34.0 |
Residence | ||
Urban | 212 | 64.4 |
Rural | 117 | 35.6 |
HIV status | ||
HIV positive | 154 | 46.8 |
HIV negative | 175 | 53.2 |
LEEP treatment provider | ||
Medical officer | 239 | 72.6 |
Gynecologist | 90 | 27.4 |
Type of visit | ||
First visit for VIA | 125 | 37.9 |
First follow-up a year after treatment with CRYO/LEEP | 26 | 7.9 |
A follow-up visit after VIA negative | 38 | 11.6 |
Client with VIA positive referred for CRYO/LEEP | 140 | 42.6 |