article · Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences

Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid Positivity in Screening and Early Detection of Cervical Dysplasia in Africa, 2023: A Meta-Analysis

Yohannes Fikadu Geda
Seid Jemal Mohammed
Seblework Abeje
Tamirat Melis
Mustefa Adem Hussen
Daniel Adane Endalew
Kenzudin Assfa Mossa
Samuel Ejeta Chibsa
Yirgalem Yosef Lamiso
Molalign Mesele Gesesse

20241 citationOpen accessEthiopian Civil Service University

Abstract

Overall pooled effect estimate of VIA positivity in Africa was high compared to other continents. The main factors that affect VIA positivity are age at first sexual contact being under 16 years old, the number of lifetime sexual partners being at least two, and HIV positivity. Therefore, the WHO's goal of creating Africa free of cervical cancer is still one that requires significant effort.

Research topics

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Lymphadenopathy Diagnosis and Analysis
Viral Infections and Vectors

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DOI: 10.4314/ejhs.v34i1.2

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