Factors associated with cervical preneoplastic injuries in patients from state-owned medical institution in Aipe, from january to september, 2009

Abstract

Cervical cancer causes about 500,000 deaths per year worldwide in developing countries; its incidence reaches up to 40 per 100,000 women. An observational, epidemiological, analytical study of cases and controls was carried out in 198 adult women whose age is no more than 55, who attended the cervical cancer early detection program in Aipe, Huila, from January 1 to September 30, 2009. All women with hysterectomy from any cause and those who were minors or who are over 55 years old were excluded from the study. The population was interviewed in relation to gynecological, obstetric and socio-cultural history. The risk of precancerous lesions in the uterus, is increased 5.92 times more in comparison to those women free from infection, having from 6 to 7 sexual partners increases 4.67 times more, compared to those who have had a single sexual partner. Women who have developed vaginal infections have 5.88 times more risk, compared to those who have not suffered from that disease; likewise, having more than five sexual partners increases the risk of cervical cancer 20.67 times more, compared to those who have had from 2 to 4 sexual partners.