Table 1 Patients’ baseline characteristics
VARIABLES | GROUP 1 (n = 60) | GROUP 2 (n = 57) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD | 32.4 ± 10.5 | 29.1 ± 8.9 | NS |
Use of contraceptive methods | 35 (58.3%) | 33 (57.8%) | NS |
Regular menses | 47 (73.3%) | 48 (84.2%) | NS |
Symptoms prevalence (vaginal itching and burning, dyspareunia and dysuria) | 53 (88.3%) | 49 (85.9%) | NS |
Smoking | 25 (41.6%) | 19 (33.3%) | NS |
Multiple partners | 5 (8.3%) | 6 (10.5%) | NS |
Previous deliveries | 31 (51.6%) | 33 (57.9%) | NS |
Bacterial vaginosis | 33 (55.0%) | 31 (54.4%) | NS |
Yeast vaginitis | 27 (45.0%) | 26 (45.6%) | NS |
Pap smear alterations | 40 (66.6%) | 39 (68.4%) | NS |
Associated HPV DNA+ | 35 (58.3%) | 33 (57.8%) | |
HPV DNA+ alone | 20 (33.3%) | 18 (31.6%) | NS |
HPV DNA+ patients (total) | 55 (91.7%) | 51 (89.4%) | NS |
HPV DNA negative patients with PAP smear abnormalities | 5 (8.3%) | 6 (10.5%) | NS |