Prevalence of SIL and SCCA in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Seropositive Women at Anonymous Clinic in Chonburi Hospital
Wiyada Hluangdansakul MD*, Pitcha Phinchantra MD*, Chureeratana Bowonwatanuwong MD**
Affiliation : * Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Chonburi Hospital, Chonburi ** Department of Medicine, Chonburi Hospital, Chonburi
This cross sectional study was established to assess the prevalence of SIL and SCCA in HIV-infected women.
The series of 231 HIV-infected women were recruited in Chonburi Hospital, Thailand. Demographic,
gynecologic factors were interviewed. Pap smear was performed and classified based on the Bethasda system
(1991) by a cytotechnologist. All abnormal Pap smear slides were reviewed by a cytopathologist. The preva-
lence of LSIL, HSIL and SCCA were 2.2%, 8.3% and 2.2%, respectively. There was statistically significant
association between the duration of HIV infection and occurrence of SIL and SCCA. (p = 0.007) Conclusion,
the present study showed a high prevalence of SIL and SCCA in - HIV-infected women at Chonburi Hospital.
Keywords : Prevalence, Papanicoloau smear, CIN, SIL, SCCA, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Chonburi Hospital
