Abstract 2246: Prevalence of mycobacterium tuberculosis among PAP smear samples of cervical cancer suspects

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Abstract Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women around the world. The Pap smear test is the most common method of detecting abnormal cells that may develop into cancer. In addition, we want to know how common mycobacterium tuberculosis is among those who provide Pap smear samples. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of working women in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, regarding cervical cancer and Pap smear tests, as well as the associations between knowledge, attitudes, and practices and socio-demographic factors. In addition, we will investigate the prevalence of mycobacterium tuberculosis from smears among those who provide Pap smear samples. Methods: This will be a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of 100 Ethiopian females' attending at Arsho medical laboratories from September to December 2022, knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as the prevalence of tuberculosis. All women between the ages of 20 and 65 who wanted to be diagnosed with cervical cancer were eligible. Expected outcome: To teach and recall common cervical cancer symptoms such as menstrual bleeding, the appropriate age for Pap smear tests, and the interval between tests. Examine their use of hormonal contraception and their attitude toward Pap smear testing over the last five years. It will also be useful to know the prevalence of cervical tuberculosis. Citation Format: Wondimu Ashagre Awoke. Prevalence of mycobacterium tuberculosis among PAP smear samples of cervical cancer suspects [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 1 (Regular and Invited Abstracts); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(7_Suppl):Abstract nr 2246.