August 8, 2025Open Access

Factors associated with underutilization of cervical cancer screening services among HIV positive women in Serenje District, Central Province

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Descriptive analysis finds low screening rates in HIV-positive women, indicating critical barriers to access and awareness.

Cervical cancer screening utilization was only 42.24% among participants, highlighting significant underutilization.
Key contributing factors included distance to healthcare facilities and low income, severely impacting service access.
The study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design involving 303 HIV-positive women in Serenje District.
Awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives are recommended to improve screening rates and access for women in the area.

Makina et al. (2025) studied this question.

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