Low CD4 count and educational status predict abnormal cervical smears amongst HIV-positive women initiating antiretroviral therapy in South Africa
Cervical cancer is common amongst human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive women in low- and middle-income countries. In South Africa, more than 7500 cases are diagnosed annually and over 50% result in death, making cervical cancer the leading cause of cancer mortality.1 South Africa’s high HIV...
Main Authors: | Mthembu, N, Dorward, J, Naicker, N, Osman, F, Gumede, S, Sookrajh, Y, Drain, P, Garrett, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
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AOSIS
2020
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