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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2020

Cervical Cancer Screening among Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Resource-Limited Environment.

Moses New-Aaron, Jane L Meza, Martha H Goedert, Stephen M Kibusi, Mkhoi L Mkhoi, Caroline Damian Mayengo, James Charles, Siraji Shabani, Kelsie M Musil, Anlan Cheney and 1 more

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Moses New-AaronDepartment of Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Toxicology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Jane L MezaDepartment of Biostatistics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Martha H GoedertCollege of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Stephen M KibusiCollege of Health Sciences, Public Health, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Mkhoi L MkhoiUniversity of Dodoma, College of Health Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Caroline Damian MayengoMinistry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly & Children, Dodoma, Tanzania.
James CharlesDodoma Regional Referral Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Siraji ShabaniDodoma Regional Referral Hospital, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Kelsie M MusilDepartment of Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Toxicology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Anlan CheneyDepartment of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
Samwel SumbaTanzania Commission for AIDS, Tanzania.

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Abstract

backgroundCervical cancer is among the most prevalent cancer among women worldwide and women living with HIV are at increased risk, especially in a resource-limited environment.

objectiveThis study aimed to determine levels of awareness, knowledge, uptake, and willingness to screen for cervical cancer among women receiving care in an HIV clinic at Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital (DRRH), Tanzania.

methodsData were collected for a period of three weeks from July 21 to August 11, 2017 using a mobile phone data collection App. A total of 421 Women aged 18-50 years old were included in the study.

resultsMajority of the women interviewed (n=306, 73%) were aware of cervical cancer. Among those who were aware, 84% (n=257) did not recall ever being screened for cervical cancer, and majority had a poor knowledge of cervical cancer. Educational level completed (p=0.01), income per month (p=0.02), age group (p<0.0001), and area of residence (p<0.0001) were all significantly associated to awareness of cervical cancer. Most of the women who have never screened (n=231, 91%) expressed willingness to be screened. Prior uptake of cervical cancer screening was associated with number of live births (p=0.001) and area of residence (p=0.04). And Willingness to screen was significantly associated with age groups (p=0.03) and the number of live births (p=0.03). Moreover, we found that younger age and urban residence was positively associated with awareness and uptake of cervical cancer screening. Willingness was found to decrease as age increased.

conclusionThe study found that despite older women's higher risk of cervical cancer, those who indicated willingness to screen were younger. Additional education, health promotion, and integration of cervical cancer screening services is needed to improve cervical cancer awareness and screening uptake at the HIV clinic.<br />.

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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CareAdolescentAdultDeveloping CountriesEarly Detection of CancerFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHealth ResourcesHIVHIV InfectionsHumansPrognosisSurveys and QuestionnairesUterine Cervical Neoplasmsawarenesscervical cancer screeningUptakeWillingnessWomen living with HIV

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PMCPMC7573407

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