Screening test accuracy to improve detection of precancerous lesions of the cervix in women living with HIV: a study protocol

Introduction The simplest and cheapest method for cervical cancer screening is visual inspection after application of acetic acid (VIA). However, this method has limitations for correctly identifying precancerous cervical lesions (sensitivity) and women free from these lesions (specificity). We will...

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Main Authors: Katayoun Taghavi, Misinzo Moono, Mulindi Mwanahamuntu, Taniya Tembo, Herbert Kapesa, Kalongo Hamusonde, Serra Asangbeh, Raphael Sznitman, Albert Manasyan, Julia Bohlius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/12/e037955.full