Characteristics of Study Sample
| Characteristic | Pre–Guideline Change Groupa (n=1,626) | Post–Guideline Change Groupa (n=1,846) |
|---|---|---|
| Total visits, No. | 4,847 | 5,005 |
| Age, mean (SD), y | 17.7 (1.6) | 17.8 (1.7) |
| Visits per patient, mean (SD) [range], No. | 3.0 (2.9) [1–28] | 2.7 (2.5) [1–23] |
| Total Pap tests, No. | 394 | 73 |
| Total chlamydia screens, No. | 502 | 37 |
| Total chlamydia screens when Pap tested, No. | 311 | 4 |
Pap=Papanicolaou.
↵a Refers to patients seen before vs after the 2009 change in cervical cancer screening guidelines.