Incidence and Predictors of Cervical Cancer Among Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Addis Ketema Sub-city in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

Introduction: Due to limited access to prevention and treatment services, the cervical cancer trend is increasing in developing countries. There is inadequate information on the incidence and predictors of Cervical Cancer among women living with HIV/AIDS in Addis Ketema Sub-city.

Objectives: To assess the incidence and predictors of Cervical Cancer among women living with HIV/AIDS in Addis Ketema Sub-city in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among women with HIV/AIDs in the Addis ketema sub-city from September to October 2022. A covenant sampling technique will be employed. A total of 373 Women with HIV/AIDs screened for cervical cancer were included. Data were coded, cleaned, and entered into SPSS version 25 for analysis.

Results: The overall incidence of cervical cancer was 16 (7.6%). Overall 64 (17.2%) women had good knowledge about cervical; cancer and its prevention strategies. The majority of respondents 237 (63.5%) have a positive attitude. About two-thirds of women 244 (65.4%) were screened for cervical cancer. More than one-half of women were screened by self-initiation 123 (50.4%) followed by offered by health professionals 121 (49.6%). Having primary school complete educational status, Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 1.198) when compared with college and above, screening offered by health professionals, AOR = 4.453 when compared to self-initiation were positive, having good knowledge about cervical cancer screening and prevention strategies AOR = 0.475 were independently associated with the incidence of cervical cancer.

Conclusion: The prevalence of cervical cancer screening and knowledge about screening and prevention strategies was low. More than seven out of a hundred women screened have confirmed and or suspected cervical cancer. Therefore, all relevant stakeholders should work on awareness creation programs. Further research should be conducted to investigate other factors that contribute to the presence of cervical cancer by involving more strong methods.

Work plan and budget: This study will be conducted from September 1 to October 2022. A total of 27,759.60 Birr will be required for this study.

Keywords: Women living with HIV/AIDs, Incidence of Cervical Cancer, Addis ketema sub-city

DOI: 10.7176/JMPB/73-03

Publication date: January 31^st 2023