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. 2023;24(12):4269–4275. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.12.4269

Table 1.

Baseline Infrastructure for Screening and Management of Cervical Precancerous Lesions

Parameter AIIMS ND GKNM AIIMS R PGIMER SJH MGIMS
Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6
Type and no of screening tests done/ day
Pap Smear 13-15 3-8 4 15-20 20-25 15-16
Human Papilloma Virus Deoxyribonucleic acid (HPV DNA) 1-2 careHPV in
community
NA NA NA NA
Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) 0 3-8 6 - 12-13 7
Co-testing 2-3 - - - 0 -
Separate room for counselling None None Table in
waiting area
None None 1
Awareness Aids
1. Audiovisual Yes, not operational Yes No Yes Yes Yes
2. Flash Cards No Yes No No Yes No
3. Posters No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
No. of dedicated staff available to provide counselling 0 0 0 0 0 2

Abbreviations: VIA, Visual Inspection with Acetic acid; HPV DNA, Human Papilloma Virus Deoxyribonucleic acid