article · South Asian Research Journal of Applied Medical Sciences
Globally, approximately five percent of cervical cancer cases relate to HIV, and women living with HIV face a five-fold higher risk of developing the disease. An assessment conducted at Federal Medical Centre Makurdi in north-central Nigeria surveyed 123 HIV-positive women to evaluate their knowledge, attitude, and uptake of cervical cancer screening. The participants had an average age of roughly 45 years, and over a quarter had lived with HIV for 11 to 15 years. Findings show that fewer than half of the women, specifically 43.7 percent, demonstrated good knowledge of screening methods. In contrast, 75.6 percent displayed a positive attitude towards screening, and 56.3 percent had previously undergone a screening test. Because the majority exhibited limited understanding despite generally receptive attitudes, the findings highlight an urgent requirement to expand targeted health education programmes for vulnerable patients.
Women living with HIV experience five times the risk of cervical cancer compared to uninfected peers, making regular screening vital. Understanding current levels of awareness and uptake helps public health authorities identify gaps in care. When patients hold positive views towards screening but lack comprehensive information, targeted educational interventions can directly improve participation in early detection initiatives and reduce avoidable mortality.
The abstract describes observational public health research rather than a commercial product or technical service. It identifies a clear need for health education programmes that healthcare providers and non-governmental organisations could implement in clinical settings. Because no diagnostic tool, proprietary service, or commercial intervention was developed or tested, the abstract does not indicate a direct pathway towards commercialisation.
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Globally, an estimated 5% of all cervical cancer cases are attributable to HIV, with a five-fold higher risk of occurrence in HIV-positive women. This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of cervical cancer screening among HIV patients at Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, North-central Nigeria. This cross-sectional study involved 123 HIV-positive women recruited by systematic random sampling over twelve weeks. Data was collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The study revealed that the mean age of participants was 44.93±10.00 and 38(28.1%) had HIV infection between 11-15 years duration. Less than half of the participants 59(43.7%) had good knowledge of cervical cancer screening, while the majority 102 (75.6%) had a positive attitude towards cervical cancer screening and 76(56.3%) had undergone cervical cancer screening. The study concluded that the majority of HIV-positive women had poor knowledge of cervical cancer screening; however, most of them had positive attitude and perception concerning cervical cancer screening. This calls for a scale-up of health education programs.
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DOI: 10.36346/sarjams.2025.v07i02.004
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