Cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women in conflict-affected and resource limited settings: the case of Tigray region, Ethiopia
One in five HIV-positive women in conflict-affected Ethiopia show precancerous cervical changes, exposing an urgent screening gap in the world's most underserved regions.
Nearly 1 in 5 HIV-positive women screened in conflict-affected Tigray, Ethiopia showed precancerous cervical lesions (VIA+), with independent risk factors including STI history, multiple sexual partners, parity, and early sexual debut. These data highlight a critical cancer screening gap in the most underserved global settings where HIV and conflict intersect.
What the study was
- Study design
- Facility-based cross-sectional study
- Population
- HIV-positive women attending ART clinics in Tigray, Ethiopia (conflict-affected region); n=2004
- Sample size
- 2004
- Category
- Early Detection
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Why it surfaced
Large n=2004 cross-sectional in conflict-affected LMIC with HIV-positive population; high cancer burden with critical access gap. Underserved population flag justified. Scored 6.
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