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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2022

Cervical cancer in Northern Tanzania-What do women living with HIV know.

Dorah Mrema, James Samwel Ngocho, Alex Mremi, Maryam Amour, Rogathe Machange, Benjamin C Shayo, Julius P Alloyce, Evaline Ndosi, Beatus T Shirima, Device Fande and 8 more

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Article in Frontiers in oncology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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18 authors.

Dorah MremaKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
James Samwel NgochoKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Alex MremiKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Maryam AmourMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Rogathe MachangeKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Benjamin C ShayoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania.
Julius P AlloyceDepartment of Oncology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Evaline NdosiDepartment of Oncology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Beatus T ShirimaKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Device FandeKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Rahma ShehozaKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Emmanuel BalandyaMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Bruno SunguyaMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Stephen E MshanaCatholic University of Health and Allied Sciences, Bugando, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Alfred K MtetaKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Eligius LyamuyaMuhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
John BartlettDuke Global Health Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States.
Blandina T MmbagaKilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Funding

Social and Behavioral Sciences CoreP30AI064518 · NIAID · DUKE UNIVERSITY · PI GEORGIA Doris TOMARAS · 2005 to 2026
$50.5M
To Reach the People: Transforming Health Professions Education in Tanzania (THET)R25TW011227 · FIC · MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY/ ALLIED HLTH SCIS · PI KAAYA, EPHATA E, KWESIGABO, GIDEON PAUL · 2018 to 2022
$3.1M
Tuberculosis Research Institute at MUHASD43TW009573 · FIC · DARTMOUTH COLLEGE · PI ADAMS, LISA VIRGINIA · 2013 to 2022
$3.0M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009573FIC NIH HHS R25 TW011227NIAID NIH HHS P30 AI064518
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Cervical cancer (CC) is more prevalent in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection compared to the general population. The magnitude is high among all countries burdened with HIV-Tanzania is no exception. Despite the unprecedented risk, women living with HIV (WLHIV) may not be aware of the risk and might have unfounded beliefs thereof. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, awareness, and beliefs on CC screening among WLHIV attending a clinic at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Northern Tanzania. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 327 WLHIV attending care and treatment clinic (CTC) at KCMC. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data. Both descriptive and regression methods were used to determine CC knowledge, awareness, and beliefs as well as factors associated with knowledge of CC among WLHIV using SPSS version 23. Results: Participants' mean age was 46 ± 10.4 years. Although just half (54.7%) of WLHIV had insufficient knowledge of CC, the majority of the participants (83.5%) were able to recognize at least three risk factors, but with limited understanding of symptoms and prevention. The majority held positive beliefs on CC and screening practices. Factors associated with good knowledge of CC included being married (AOR: 3.66, 95% CI: 1.84-7.28), having used ART for at least 2 years (AOR: 4.08, 95% CI: 1.36-12.21), and having previously screened for CC (AOR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.01-2.59). Conclusion: WLHIV attending care and treatment center had insufficient knowledge about CC screening. To further improve screening and treatment for CC, at both facility and community levels, targeted awareness and education campaigns are warranted.

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awareness and Tanzaniacervical cancerHIV infectionknowledgeWLHIV

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PMID36698389
PMCPMC9868899

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