Rufaro Mapaona, Victor Williams, Normusa Musarapasi, Sharon Kibwana, Thokozani Maseko, Rhinos Chekenyere, Sidumo Gumbo, Phetsile Mdluli, Hugben Byarugaba, Dileepa Galagedera, Arnold Mafukidze, Alejandra Hurtado-de-Mendoza, Prajakta Adsul, Pido Bongomin, Christopher Loffredo, Xolisile Dlamini, Deus Bazira, Sylvia Ojoo, Samson Haumba
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and predictors of a positive VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) cervical cancer screening test in women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). We retrospectively analysed data from women aged ≥15 who accessed VIA screening from health facilities in the Lubombo and Manzini regions of Eswatini. Sociodemographic and clinical data from October 2020 to June 2023 were extracted from the client management information system (CMIS). VIA screening outcome was categorised into negative, positive, or suspicious...
2024: PLOS Glob Public Health