Review Article

Asia Oceania Guidelines for the Implementation of Programs for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control

Table 1

Key elements to be considered in choosing a screening strategy for low-resources settings.

Screening methodVIA/VILI or HPV DNA detection (low cost)

AdjunctCytology or cervicography or colposcopy with biopsy
SupportTreatment for CIN 2+ for example cryotherapy, cold coagulation; and treatment for cancer such as surgery and radiotherapy
AgeStarting at 30–35 years
IntervalOnce in a lifetime or every 5–10 years
Cancer registryNational level coordination