Follow-Up Time of Anal Cancer Screening among Women Living with HIV at High Risk of Developing Anal Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction: Screening for anal cancer can help in its secondary prevention. We examined follow-up time for anal cancer screening among high-risk women living with HIV (WLHIV) and whether it varies with the number of risk factors for developing anal cancer.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study involving high-risk WLHIV under 65 enrolled in Medicaid for at least 2 years across 16 US states plus D.C. from 2009 to 2012. High risk was defined by a history of abnormal cervical test results or genital warts. Initial anal cancer screening was the first screening after a high-risk diagnosis, with results classified as normal or abnormal. Follow-up was until the next screening. Follow-up time was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier estimator and the Cox Proportional Hazards model.

Results

SUBMITTER: Masiano SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12215150 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature