| Cryotherapy* | LEEP* | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
 | n | (%) | n | (%) |
Indications/contraindications** | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Restrictions based on lesion size and extension | 8 | (72.7) | 0 | (0.0) |
   Transformation zone entirely visible | 6 | (54.5) | 2 | (12.5) |
   No evidence of invasive disease | 6 | (54.5) | 5 | (31.3) |
   No history of screening or treatment for CIN | 7 | (63.6) | 2 | (12.5) |
   No gynecologic abnormality†| 4 | (36.4) | 1 | (6.3) |
   No severe cervicitis | 1 | (9.1) | 2 | (12.5) |
   Restrictions for pregnant women††| 6 | (54.5) | 3 | (18.8) |
   Contraindication to cryotherapy | 0 | (0.0) | 5 | (31.3) |
Enrollment** | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Community outreach | 7 | (63.6) | 4 | (25.0) |
   Primary care/local health centers | 3 | (27.3) | 1 | (6.3) |
   Gynecologic clinic/tertiary care | 3 | (27.3) | 10 | (62.5) |
   Not reported | 0 | (0.0) | 1 | (6.3) |
Type of treatment center** | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Gynecologic clinic/tertiary care | 4 | (36.4) | 12 | (75.0) |
   District hospital | 2 | (18.2) | 2 | (12.5) |
   Primary care center/mobile unit | 8 | (72.7) | 1 | (6.3) |
   Not reported | 1 | (9.1) | 1 | (6.3) |
Number of treatment centers | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   One | 5 | (45.5) | 16 | (100) |
   Two or more | 5 | (45.5) | 0 | (0) |
   Not reported | 1 | (9.1) | 0 | (0) |
Operator | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Gynecologist, surgeon | 1 | (9.1) | 4 | (25.0) |
   Doctor, general practitioner | 2 | (18.2) | 4 | (25.0) |
   Nurse, "less qualified personnel" | 5 | (45.5) | 1 | (6.3) |
   Not reported | 3 | (27.3) | 7 | (43.8) |
Number of operators | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   One | 1 | (9.1) | 1 | (6.3) |
   Two to five | 1 | (9.1) | 5 | (31.3) |
   Six or more | 5 | (45.5) | 0 | (0) |
   Not reported | 4 | (36.4) | 10 | (62.5) |
Control of pain | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No specific measure/Non-narcotic analgesics as needed | 5 | (45.5) | 0 | (0.0) |
   Local anesthesia | 0 | (0.0) | 12 | (75.0) |
   General anesthesia | 0 | (0.0) | 1 | (6.3) |
   Not reported | 6 | (54.5) | 3 | (18.8) |
Antibiotherapy (pre-treatment) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Signs of cervicitis or STD | 3 | (27.3) | 2 | (12.5) |
   All women | 4 | (36.4) | 3 | (18.8) |
   Not reported | 4 | (36.4) | 11 | (68.8) |