Cost-effectiveness of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in India: study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Women living with HIV (WLHIV) face a higher risk of developing cervical cancer. India carries a significant burden of HIV, with an estimated 2.5 million people living with HIV in 2023. While the introduction of more effective antiretroviral therapy has improved the life expectancy of WLHIV, it has also extended the risk window for persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical disease progression. Cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination and regular screening remains the cornerstone of public health efforts. This study specifically aims to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of various cervical cancer screening strategies (at different intervals) among WLHIV in India.

Methods and analysis

The study will be conducted in three interlinked compo

SUBMITTER: Nirmalkar AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863351 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature