October 12, 2025Open Access

Exploring the Intersection of HIV Status, Viral Load Levels, and Cervical Cancer Screening in Tanzania and Zimbabwe: Insights from PHIA Data

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals associations between hiv status, viral load levels, and cervical cancer screening rates.

Individuals with hiv had significantly higher odds of cervical cancer screening participation, with an odds ratio of 3.73.
Screening likelihood increased for patients with normal immune function, having an odds ratio of 2.44 compared to lower cd4 count categories.
Age demonstrated a significant effect, with those aged 36–45 years showing an odds ratio of 3.59 for screening participation.
Economic status had an impact, with the second wealth quintile showing the highest likelihood of cervical cancer screening uptake.

Yohana et al. (2025) studied this question.

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