ArticleJournal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India2021
Cervical Cancer Screening in HIV-Positive Women in India: Why, When and How?
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- Facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV: a systematic review of qualitative studies.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- The Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) on HPV Persistence and Cervical Cancer Progression Among Women with HPV/HIV Co-infection: A Systematic Review.AIDS and behavior · 2025Pooled it
- Determinants of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Lesotho using nationally representative 2023/24 DHS data.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- HPV Screening in Women Living with HIV (WLHIV) in Karnataka, India: Can it be Integrated into ART Centres?Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Low participation in cancer screening in India: a scoping review of breast and cervical cancer programs.BMC cancer · 2025Article
- Prevalence and distribution of human papillomavirus genotypes in women living with HIV: a cross-sectional study in Iran.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Article
- Community cervical cancer screening and precancer risk in women living with HIV in Jos Nigeria.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Environment and gynaecologic cancers.Oncology reviews · 2024Review
- Integration of cervical cancer screening into healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Diagnostic accuracy of cervical cancer screening strategies for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2+/CIN3+) among women living with HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis.EClinicalMedicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundCervical cancer is an AIDS-defining illness, and HIV-positive women are at high risk. The present study aimed to determine the magnitude of the problem, compare the performance of screening tests and assess factors affecting participation.
methodsHIV-positive women aged 30-59 years attend the anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinics were screened by conventional Pap, HPV testing (Hybrid Capture 2) and visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA). A cohort of HIV-negative women from the community matched for age and parity were screened similarly. Screen-positive women underwent colposcopy and biopsy. Factors affecting participation were assessed.
resultsPap, VIA and HPV were positive in 48 (23.8%), 65 (32.2%) and 76 (37.6%) subjects, respectively, among HIV-positive women, and in 12 (5.9%), 10 (4.9%) and 12 (5.9%) subjects, respectively, among HIV-negative women
conclusionsThere was higher prevalence of HPV infection and CIN2 + lesions in HIV-positive women. VIA showed equivalent sensitivity to Pap and could be a good substitute in low resource settings. Setting up cervical screening services in ART clinics and sensitising physicians can improve outcomes among these women.
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