Objective To investigate the follow-up rate after surgical treatment and the recurrence rate among patients with cervical squamous cell carcinoma in I-IIa stage, and identify associated factors. Methods The clinical data of 128 cases of cervical squamous cell carcinoma from January 2011 to June 2012 in Zhongshan maternal and child health hospital was collected. Follow up record of these cases was analyzed and factors associated with follow up were identified. Patients having taken thinprep liquid-based cytology test (TCT) and pelvioscopy were treated as cases being followed effectively, and their recurrence and associated factors were analyzed. Results Among the 128 patients, 104(81.25%) were effectively followed. Patients with younger age(P=0.034), living in city (P=0.028), with higher education level(P=0.028) had higher follow-up rate. Civil servants, teachers and freelancers had higher follow-up rate than housewives and workers (P=0.030).Eight of the 104 effectively followed cases recurred within two years after surgery, accounting for 7.7%. The associated factors of recurrence included clinical stage, tumor diameter, larger than 4cm, the depth of myometrial invasion, deeper than 2/3, vascular tumor thrombus positive, and lymph node metastasis positive (P<0.05). Conclusion Clinical stage, tumor size, vascular tumor thrombus positive, lymph node metastasis positive were associated with recurrence. Tailored strategies should be developed to improve the follow up rate based on the social and demographic characteristics of patients.