The association between HIV infection and precancerous cervical lesion. A systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control studies.

Habtamu GeremewHiwot TesfaMisganaw Asmamaw MengstieChalachew GashuYoseph KassaAbraham NegashAnteneh Mengist DessieDemeke Geremew

Published in: Health science reports (2023)

We found that HIV-infected women have a higher risk of precancerous cervical lesion. Thus, targeted screening programs should be considered to reduce the burden of cervical cancer among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia.

Keyphrases

hiv infected
case control
antiretroviral therapy
polycystic ovary syndrome
human immunodeficiency virus
pregnancy outcomes
public health
cervical cancer screening
metabolic syndrome
hepatitis c virus
adipose tissue