Cervical dysplasia and cancer and the use of hormonal contraceptives in Jamaican women.

Background: This study was conducted to determine whether use of hormonal contraceptives is associated with cervical dysplasia and cancer in a population where there is widespread use of hormonal contraception and the rates of cervical cancer remain high at 27.5/100,000.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted among women visiting the colposcopy and gynaelogical clinics at a tertiary referral hospital.