Barriers for Cervical Cancer Screening in Women Living with HIV: A Systematic Review

Authors

Vimala Ganta MD, MPH, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Sheniz Moonie PhD, University of Nevada Las VegasFollow
Brian Labus PhD, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Karen Gutierrez BS, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Xan Y. Goodman MLIS, AHIP, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

Keywords

Cervical cancer; Cancer Screening; Women living with HIV; HPV positive women

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Women's Health

Abstract

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.

Recommended Citation

Ganta, Vimala MD, MPH; Moonie, Sheniz PhD; Labus, Brian PhD; Gutierrez, Karen BS; and Goodman, Xan Y. MLIS, AHIP (2020) "Barriers for Cervical Cancer Screening in Women Living with HIV: A Systematic Review," Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Vol. 13: Iss. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol13/iss2/6