The prevalence of HIV among women with high-grade cervical smear abnormalities in Birmingham, United Kingdom: A prospective cohort study.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the study was twofold: 1. To assess the acceptance for HIV screening in women attending Colposcopy clinic 2. To determine the prevalence of HIV in women presenting with high-grade cervical smear abnormalities.


METHODS
A prospective study.


METHODS
Colposcopy clinic, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK.


METHODS
Patients attending colposcopy clinic.


METHODS
To determine acceptance of HIV testing and prevalence in colposcopy patients with High-grade cervical smear abnormalities.


RESULTS
Of the 252 patients who were offered the HIV test, 244(96.5%) accepted the test. None of 244 cases tested for HIV were found positive.


CONCLUSIONS
HIV testing is feasible and acceptable in colposcopy clinics.
Birmingham Women's and Children Hospital, Birmingham B15 2TG, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Najum.qureshi@bwnft.nhs.uk.
Najum S
NS
Qureshi
University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TH, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Kaveh.Manavi@uhb.nhs.uk.
K
K
Manavi
D000328:Adult; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000473:pathology*; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D006113:United Kingdom; D014626:Vaginal Smears
Cervical smear abnormalities; HIV