Prevalence of and Associated Risk Factors for High Risk Human Papillomavirus among Sexually Active Women, Swaziland.
Themba G GinindzaXolisile DlaminiMaribel AlmonteRolando HerreroPauline E JollyJoyce M Tsoka-GwegweniElisabete WeiderpassNathalie BroutetBenn SartoriusPublished in: PloS one (2017)
The prevalence of hr-HPV infection was high and significantly associated with HIV among sexually active women. Furthermore, the study has provided essential information about the HIV link with hr-HPV infections which may explain the high prevalence among HIV infected women. This can contribute to policy development and planning of prevention strategies incorporating HPV infection prevention especially among youth and HIV infected people.
Keyphrases
- hiv infected
- antiretroviral therapy
- cervical cancer screening
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hiv positive
- risk factors
- high grade
- hiv aids
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- healthcare
- public health
- hepatitis c virus
- young adults
- hiv testing
- breast cancer risk
- physical activity
- adipose tissue
- men who have sex with men
- skeletal muscle