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Introduction: Cervical carcinoma stands as one of the foremost concerns within the spectrum of genital tract cancers. Aim: efficacy of direct inspection of the cervix with the application of 3% acetic acid in the early diagnosis of cervical cancer. Methods: The study conducted at the Department of Gynecology at Jaipur National University Institute for Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Jaipur, from June 2022 to December 2023, focused on early detection of cervical cancer in women. Result: The study examined the results of the VIA test in relation to various demographic and reproductive factors among women aged 21 to 65. Notable findings include higher VIA positivity rates among younger age groups, with a decrease in positivity rates as age increases. Marital status appeared to influence VIA results, with higher positivity rates among widows compared to married women. There was a higher VIA positivity rate among women who reached menarche at a younger age and those married at a younger age. Irregular menstrual cycles and menopausal status were associated with a slightly higher VIA positivity rate. Parity seemed to influence VIA results, with higher positivity rates among women with more children. Conclusion: it was determined that the outcomes from the VIA were comparable to those from the pap smear.

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