Lifetime prevalence and adherence rate of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Introduction

Women living with HIV (WLWH) are more likely to develop cervical cancer. Screening and available healthcare can effectively reduce its incidence and mortality rates. We aimed to summarize the lifetime prevalence and adherence rate of cervical cancer screening among WLWH across low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), and high‐income countries (HICs).

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Web of Science and Embase for studies published between database inception and 2 September 2022, without language or geographical restrictions. Those reporting the lifetime prevalence and/or adherence rate of cervical cancer screening among WLWH were included. Pooled estimates across LMICs and HICs were obtained using DerSimonian–Laird random‐effects models. Wh

SUBMITTER: Gao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10226725 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature