Knowledge of HPV/cervical cancer and acceptability of HPV self-sampling among women living with HIV: A scoping review.

摘要: Cervical cancer rates are disproportionately high among women living with the human immunodeficiency virus (wlhiv). is preventable through hpv screening, regular Pap tests, and early detection. Evidence indicates that cervical screening suboptimal wlhiv, who face a myriad of access barriers. Considering an effective first-line defense to cancer, we conducted scoping review aim gaining better understanding about: (1) knowledge perceptions wlhiv; (2) acceptability self-sampling for wlhiv. We searched five electronic databases peer-reviewed articles were published in English within last ten years, reported on studies hiv-positive aged 16 or older, satisfied topics review. A total 621 found. After accounting duplicates unmet criteria, 17 1 abstract, reporting United States Africa, included this The highlighted most wlhiv had inadequate transmission prevention, which influenced their risk susceptibility. Screening barriers misconceptions about fear diagnosis serious illness, perceived pain, embarrassment, bodily modesty, limited female health care providers. This also affirms acceptable promising option Implications policy, research, practice discussed.