Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Barriers For Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Living With Hiv: A Systematic Review, Vimala Ganta Md, Mph, Sheniz Moonie Phd, Brian Labus Phd, Karen Gutierrez Bs, Xan Y. Goodman Mlis, Ahip
Barriers For Cervical Cancer Screening In Women Living With Hiv: A Systematic Review, Vimala Ganta Md, Mph, Sheniz Moonie Phd, Brian Labus Phd, Karen Gutierrez Bs, Xan Y. Goodman Mlis, Ahip
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
Cervical cancer is a prominent cancer in U.S. women caused primarily by the human papilloma virus and its incidence and mortality rates have decreased through screening programs. Certain barriers are perceived to be affecting the rates of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV (WLWH). A systematic review was conducted to identify and summarize these barriers among WLWH nationwide. There is a need to increase awareness and education among WLWH. Public health programs and community-based interventions should target women of low SES and minority status while assessing the barriers among this population to improve cervical cancer screening rates.