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Research Article
Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening and Associated Factors Among HIV-Positive Women Attending Public Health Facility in Waliso Town, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
68-77
Received:
20 July 2025
Accepted:
31 July 2025
Published:
19 August 2025
Abstract: Introduction Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Despite, screening is one of the secondary preventive strategies, the case is still growing. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the uptake of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among Women living with human immunodeficiency virus at public health Facility in Waliso Town, Ethiopia, 2024. Methods and materials: A facility- based cross=sectional study done among 396 women was conducted from April 1-June 25, 2024 Systematic random sampling was used to select women for face-to-face interviews. The bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were done. The data were collected through the face-to-face interview by a structured questionnaire. For analysis, the data were entered into Epi data version 4.6 and exported to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 26 software. Bivariate analysis for candidate variables selection (p< 0.25) was used. Multivariable analysis for p-value < 0.05 and 95% confidence level were considered as significantly associated. Results: The proportion of cervical cancer screening uptake among HIV-positive women was 12.1%, 95% confidence interval of 9%- 15%. Variables like an age between 40-49 years [AOR = 3.65; 95%CI=1.20, 11.07], having college above educational level [AOR = 3.04; 95% CI: 1.05, 8.80], Urban residents [AOR = 3.49; 95%CI=1.64, 7.44], and having good knowledge [AOR 3.9; 95%CI: 1.70, 8.83] were significantly associated with uptake of cervical cancer screening service. Service interruption, poor awareness, and rumor were barrier of uptake of cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women. Conclusion and recommendation: The finding of this study showed that only one in ten HIV-positive women was screened. We recommend that increasing women’s knowledge about cervical cancer screening, particularly targeting the younger ones, is crucial to enhance the uptake of screening and promote health education among rural women so that recommended cervical cancer screening can be utilized more effectively.
Abstract: Introduction Cervical cancer screening is used to find changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cancer. Despite, screening is one of the secondary preventive strategies, the case is still growing. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the uptake of cervical cancer screening services and associated factors among Women living with human i...
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Research Article
Strengthening HIV and Tuberculosis Integrated Co-infection Services: Mortality Ratios, Death Ratio and Contributing Factors in Rural Area Sindh in One Window HIV TB BMU
Ubedullah Malik*,
Ghulam Qadir Rajpoot,
Sausi Wadhoo,
Paras Tunio
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
78-82
Received:
19 December 2024
Accepted:
9 January 2025
Published:
19 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20251102.12
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Abstract: A major global health concern is the co-infection of HIV/AIDS and TB, which increases rates of morbidity and mortality. The mortality ratios linked to HIV with TB co-infection are examined in this article through an analysis of epidemiological data of one window Service Treatment center in rural area of Sindh Shaheed Benazir Abad District, This ART Treatment Centre is Managed both HIV and TB both coinfections at one center called One window Treatment Centre, underlying causes of elevated death rates in PLHIV with TB co-infection, and mitigation techniques. This research Article is based on the mortality ratios & death ratio in HIV with TB Patients in Different genders & age Groups. This research Article is Brief Practice Experience research on Patients Living with HIV and Having co Infection of TB, The Ratio of TB co-infection in HIV Positive Clints & their Mortality Ratios, Death Ratio and Contributing Factors in Rural Area Sindh among the registered Clints at HIV Treatment & Support Centre Nawab shah. Immunocompetent individuals have a 5-10% lifetime risk of tuberculosis, while HIV-positive individuals have a 5-15% annual risk of active tuberculosis disease. In the last twenty years, tuberculosis has become a significant opportunistic infection that exacerbates the HIV epidemic globally, especially in Asia and Africa and Poor Countries as Pakistan. This research is all based on Rural area Pakistan in Sindh province.
Abstract: A major global health concern is the co-infection of HIV/AIDS and TB, which increases rates of morbidity and mortality. The mortality ratios linked to HIV with TB co-infection are examined in this article through an analysis of epidemiological data of one window Service Treatment center in rural area of Sindh Shaheed Benazir Abad District, This ART...
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Research Article
Assessment of the Level of Understanding on Sexual Minorities Among Medical Practitioners in Govt Hospitals of Tamilnadu
Janakiram Marimuthu*
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Joseph Raj,
Sheeba Sharon Gnanaiah,
Karthikeyan Murugan,
Kaustav Gauthaman
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, December 2025
Pages:
83-89
Received:
2 August 2025
Accepted:
25 August 2025
Published:
14 October 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20251102.13
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Abstract: Gender and Sexual minorities refer to groups who experience unequal treatment and is characterized by physical and cultural distinctions from the dominant group, often facing prejudice and discrimination. In India varied levels of understanding regarding sexual minorities among medical practitioners, with a general trend of limited formal training in LGBTQIA+ health needs, leading to potential discrimination and non-inclusive care. A cross-sectional study is conducted among 100 randomly selected registered medical practitioners in government hospitals of Tamil Nadu. Among the study participants 32% of doctors had an understanding on sexual minorities with their undergraduate degree knowledge,57% had an understanding on sexual minorities with the postgraduate degree knowledge. While 43% gained understanding in their clinical practice.27% of medical practitioners had knowledge on transgender act.63% of the medical practitioners had a perception on sexual minorities that they are obese.35% felt the sexual minorities are having multiple sexual partners,25% felt they are having mental health issues,40% perceived that the sexual minorities had injuries due to violence,82% of the practitioners perceived the sexual minorities are under substance usage. 12% of the practitioners felt the sexual minorities are adequately immunized. It was observed that a considerable proportion of participants had limited knowledge about these groups, with only a minority having received undergraduate education or practical experience related to Female sex workers (FSWs), Men having sex with men (MSMs), and transgender health issues. Additionally, awareness of key legislative acts, such as the Transgender Act, was notably low among the surveyed medical practitioners. It is imperative to prioritize the integration of FSW, MSM, and transgender health education into medical curricula and continuing education programs for practicing medical professionals.
Abstract: Gender and Sexual minorities refer to groups who experience unequal treatment and is characterized by physical and cultural distinctions from the dominant group, often facing prejudice and discrimination. In India varied levels of understanding regarding sexual minorities among medical practitioners, with a general trend of limited formal training ...
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