GENERAL OPINIONS AND ATTITUDES OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL PREINVASIVE LESIONS

ABSTRACT
Aim: To determine the general views and behaviors of gynecologists and obstetricians about the daily practices of cervical cancer screening, management of cervical preinvasive lesions and HPV vaccination.

Method: The practices of gynecology and obstetrics specialists on these issues were determined through a questionnaire consisting of 10 questions. Again, these answers were graphed through the same program.

Results: 30.85% of the participants thought that cervical precancerous lesions could be managed by obstetricians and gynecologists. The rate of those who thought that such treatments should be performed by gynecological oncology specialists was 32.98%. The rate of those who think that it can be performed by anyone who is educated in this subject was 36.17%. It has been observed that there are many different applications for the HPV vaccine. 2.1% of the participants stated that they do not recommend HPV vaccination.

Conclusion: It was concluded that more on-the-job training on the management of cervical lesions, cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccines is necessary. Likewise, it was concluded that the Cervical Cancer screening program of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey should be better introduced to gynecologists and obstetricians.

Key words: Gynecologists and obstetricians, gynecologic oncology, cervical preinvasive lesions, cervical cancer screening, HPV vaccination.