Open AccessExperiences of cervical cancer screening in HIV-positive women in Zimbabwe
Author(s) -
Patience Chishamiso Mpata,
Zethu Nkosi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
curationis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 2223-6279
pISSN - 0379-8577
DOI - 10.4102/curationis.v44i1.2184
Subject(s) - cervical cancer , medicine , focus group , cancer , cervical screening , family medicine , malignancy , disease , gynecology , cervical cancer screening , qualitative research , obstetrics , social science , marketing , sociology , business
The primary purpose of screening is to detect individuals in danger of cervical cancer so as to prevent further progression of the disease. Cervical cancer remains a global concern, as it ranks as the fourth most commonly diagnosed female malignancy worldwide. It is the commonest female cancer in Zimbabwe. Women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have a disproportionate risk of invasive cervical cancer, as they are 2-12 times more likely to develop pre-cancerous lesions. As a result of the increased risk, routine screenings are suggested. Few women are screened for cervical cancer in Zimbabwe.