Screening test accuracy to improve detection of precancerous lesions of the cervix in women living with HIV: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The simplest and cheapest method for cervical cancer screening is visual inspection after application of acetic acid (VIA). However, this method has limitations for correctly identifying precancerous cervical lesions (sensitivity) and women free from these lesions (specificity). We will assess alternative screening methods that could improve sensitivity and specificity in women living with humanimmunodeficiency virus (WLHIV) in Southern Africa.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a paired, prospective, screening test accuracy study among consecutive, eligible women aged 18-65 years receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS at Kanyama Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. We will assess a portable magnification device (Gynocular, Gynius Plus AB, Sweden) based on the Swede score asse

SUBMITTER: Taghavi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7751198 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature