Causes of Low Sensitivity of Papsmear Tests in Hamadan

Abstract

Introduction: Papsmear test has been performed by public health services since 1991 in Iran. Although cervix cancer is reported 9th cause of death in four studied counrties in 1999, unfortunately detection rate of smear test is reported very low. The aim of this study was to determine the cause of low sensitivity of Papsmear in Hamadan province- north west of Iran.