title: Cervical screening uptake and abnormalities among women attending sexual health clinics for HIV care.
abstract: The aim of this study was to describe cervical screening uptake and assess correlates of screen-detected abnormalities in women attending sexual health services for HIV care. Of 156 women, 115 had documentation of a Pap test at least once in 3 years and 9.6% had an annual Pap test performed. Pap abnormalities were associated with younger age, being born in Sub-Saharan Africa, more recent arrival in Australia, lower CD4 count, detectable viral load, shorter time on antiretroviral therapy and more recent HIV diagnosis. Women accessing sexual health services for HIV care, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, appear to be substantially under-screened and efforts to optimise screening are needed.
authors: RPA Sexual Health, Community Health, Sydney Local Health District, 16 Marsden St, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
authors: Donna M
authors: DM
authors: Tilley
authors: RPA Sexual Health, Community Health, Sydney Local Health District, 16 Marsden St, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
authors: Catherine C
authors: CC
authors: O'Connor
authors: Department of Community Paediatrics, Community Health, South Western Sydney Local Health District, 1 Campbell St, Liverpool, NSW 2170, Australia.
authors: Sunil
authors: S
authors: Adusumilli
authors: The Albion Centre, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, 150 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Australia.
authors: Maggie
authors: M
authors: Smith
authors: RPA Sexual Health, Community Health, Sydney Local Health District, 16 Marsden St, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
authors: Clara
authors: C
authors: Marin-Zapata
authors: Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Edward Ford Building A27, NSW 2006, Australia.
authors: Catriona
authors: C
authors: Ooi
authors: RPA Sexual Health, Community Health, Sydney Local Health District, 16 Marsden St, Camperdown, NSW 2050, Australia.
authors: David J
authors: DJ
authors: Templeton