The prevalence of cervical abnormalities: Comparison of youth with perinatally acquired HIV and older women in Botswana
Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
| Field | Value | |
| Title | The prevalence of cervical abnormalities: Comparison of youth with perinatally acquired HIV and older women in Botswana | |
| Creator | Phologolo, Thabo Matshaba, Mogomotsi Mathuba, Bathusi Mokete, Keboletse Tshume, Ontibile Lowenthal, Elizabeth | |
| Description | Background: Cervical cancer burden and prevalence of precursor lesions is unknown among young women living with HIV in high prevalence settings. Current cervical cancer screening guidelines in resource-limited settings with high HIV prevalence typically exclude adolescents and young women. After observing two cases of advanced cervical cancer among young women with perinatally acquired HIV, a pilot screening programme was established in Botswana.Objectives: To compare the prevalence of cervical abnormalities in young women with perinatally acquired HIV with women aged 30–49 years, regardless of HIV status.Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 30–49-year-old women who had visual inspection with acetic acid screening through the Botswana public sector programme, and youth (aged 15–24 years) with perinatally acquired HIV, at a single referral site between 2016 and 2018. We describe the prevalence of cervical abnormalities in each group as well as the crude prevalence ratio.Results: The prevalence of cervical abnormalities in women 30–49 years of age was 10.9% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 10.4, 11.4), and 10.1% (95% CI: 4.7, 18.3) for youth. The crude prevalence ratio was 1.07 (95% CI: 0.58, 2.01).Conclusion: Inclusion of youth living with HIV in cervical cancer screening services should be considered in settings with a high prevalence of HIV and cervical cancer. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2023-03-28 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajhivmed.v24i1.1455 | |
| Source | Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine; Vol 24, No 1 (2023); 5 pages 2078-6751 1608-9693 | |
| Language | eng | |
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