Socioeconomic inequalities in cervical precancer screening among women in Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe: analysis of Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We examined age, residence, education and wealth inequalities and their combinations on cervical precancer screening probabilities for women. We hypothesised that inequalities in screening favoured women who were older, lived in urban areas, were more educated and wealthier.

Design

Cross-sectional study using Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment data.

Setting

Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Differences in screening rates were analysed using multivariable logistic regressions, controlling for age, residence, education and wealth. Inequalities in screening probability were estimated using marginal effects models.

Participants

Women aged 25-49 years, reporting screening.

Outcome measures

Self-reported screening rates, a

SUBMITTER: Chipanta D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10314495 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature