Prevalence and predictors of cervical lesions among women on ART in the Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: facility-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Precancerous and suspicious cervical cancer lesions refer to abnormal changes in cervical cells that may develop into malignancy if left untreated. Women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) face a significantly higher burden of AIDS-defining malignancies, particularly invasive cervical cancer. Their risk of developing cervical cancer is approximately six times greater than that of HIV-negative women. Despite the elevated risk, there is limited evidence in understanding the prevalence of cervical lesions among women living with HIV (WLHIV) who undergo cervical cancer screening in Ethiopia. This gap underscores the need for further research to inform targeted interventions and improve health outcomes for these high-risk populations.

Methods

A facility-bas

SUBMITTER: Ferede KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752200 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature