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Underserved or high-risk populations

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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