Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Living with HIV in Nigeria: Assessing Barriers, Programmatic Gaps, and Policy Implications

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@article{1710487,
      author = {Mercy Oluwaseun Itopa},
      title = {Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Living with HIV in Nigeria: Assessing Barriers, Programmatic Gaps, and Policy Implications},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2020},
      volume = {3},
      number = {10},
      pages = {514-525},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710487.pdf},
      abstract = {This study examines the complex landscape of cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Nigeria, analyzing barriers to access, programmatic deficiencies, and policy implications. Through a comprehensive analysis of existing data and literature, this research reveals significant gaps in screening coverage, with only 23.4% of WLHIV receiving recommended screening services. The study identifies multifaceted barriers including healthcare system constraints, socioeconomic factors, cultural beliefs, and policy implementation challenges. Key findings indicate that despite Nigeria's high burden of both HIV and cervical cancer, integration of screening services remains suboptimal, with marked disparities across geographical regions and socioeconomic strata.},
      keywords = {Cervical Cancer Screening, HIV, Nigeria, Women's Health, Healthcare Policy, Prevention},
      month = {April},
  }