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Interview 24

Abnormal smear in 1992 (1st smear test) Referred for colposcopy. No treatment needed. Normal smears 1993-2000. Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN1/2). Awaiting results of biopsy for decision to be made about treatment.

  • Background

    Teacher; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 30
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 23

    Abnormal smear test result in 1985. Referred to colposcopy clinic and diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN 1). Treatment given' laser therapy. No recurrence.

  • Background

    Housewife; married, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 22

    Abnormal smear in 1998. Repeat 6 month smear normal. Abnormal smear in 2000. Referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment needed.

  • Background

    Jeweller; married, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 21

    Abnormal smear in 1998. Referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment needed. Abnormal smears 1998-2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. No treatment needed.

  • Background

    Home Care Assistant; widow, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 47
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 20

    Abnormal smears in 1995. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Abnormal cervical cells diagnosed. Treatment given; Diathermy loop excision (in-patient). Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells (CIN2/3) Treatment given; diathermy loop excision (out-patient).

  • Background

    Care Assistant, cohabiting, 1 child, 3 step-children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 19

    Abnormal smear 2000. Referred to colposcopy clinic 2001. No abnormal cervical cells found. No treatment needed.

  • Background

    Professional; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 31
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 18

    Abnormal smear in 2001. Waiting for 6 month repeat smear.

  • Background

    Sales support; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 23
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 17

    Abnormal smears 1992-1994. Referred to colposcopy clinic in 1994. Diagnosed with abnormal cervical cells. Treatment given; diathermy loop excision. Abnormal smear in 2001. Referred to colposcopy clinic. Waiting for treatment.

  • Background

    Beauty Therapist; single, no children.

  • Age at interview 27
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 16

    Normal smear test results. Experience of an inadequate smear.

  • Background

    Legal secretary; divorced, 1 child.

  • Age at interview 53
  • Sex/Gender Female
  • Interview 15

    Experience of inadequate smears. Abnormal smear in 2001. Waiting 6 month repeat smear.

  • Background

    Administrator; married, 2 children.

  • Age at interview 52
  • Sex/Gender Female