Experiences of coercion to sterilize and forced sterilization among women living with HIV in Latin America

We carried out a systematic review to summarize available data regarding prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) among women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). A literature search in PubMed and LILACS was conducted and supplemented with cross-referencing and grey literature. The primary outcome was prevalence of HR-HPV by age as a major determinant of HPV infection. Pooled prevalence and weighted averages were obtained. A random effects meta-analysis conducted for HPV- and HIV-associated factors. In total, 6157 women from 19 cross-sectional studies were included. Weighted prevalence of HR-HPV in WLHIV was 51.0% (95% CI 42.8–59.1, I2 = 97.4%) with a bimodal trend by age. No association between antiretroviral therapy and HR-HPV prevalence was observed, but low CD4 cell count was associated (PR 1.64, 95% CI 1.07–2.52). Although not significant, a higher HR-HPV prevalence was observed with Hybrid Capture 2 versus PCR. The high prevalence of HR-HPV among WLHIV in LAC underlines the need for improved cervical cancer prevention and early detection in this vulnerable population. Moreover, the high prevalence across age groups, and particularly in young women, deserves careful consideration for defining target populations of HPV-based screening and HPV immunization programs.

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Turning the tide in the care of women living with HIV

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e628452012-163 ◽

2012 ◽

Keyword(s):

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

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Women living with HIV breaking the silence in the Mena region

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e628452012-012 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Hind Khatib-Othman ◽

Shereen el-Feki ◽

Kamal Mountasser ◽

Hend Sabry ◽

Rita Wahab

Keyword(s):

Mena Region ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

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URINARY SYMPTOMS AND THEIR EFFECT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

10.26226/morressier.59b63e40d462b8029238944e ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Maryse Larouche

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urinary Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv

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Diagnostic Test Accuracy of Mobile Colposcope, HR-HPV Testing, VIA for Detection of Cervical High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions in Women Living With HIV

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct03931083 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Test ◽

Diagnostic Test Accuracy ◽

Test Accuracy ◽

High Grade ◽

Hpv Testing ◽

Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Intraepithelial Lesions

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Feasibility of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Intervention for Black Women Living With HIV

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04193605 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Black Women ◽

Stress Reduction ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction ◽

Living With Hiv

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The Complexity of Work for Women who are HIV Positive: A Case Study in DKI Jakarta

Jurnal Perempuan ◽

10.34309/jp.v23i4.269 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 203

Author(s):

Andi Nur Faizah

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Method ◽

Family Members ◽

Hiv Positive ◽

Difficult Situation ◽

Women Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Positive Women ◽

And Gender ◽

Gender Categories ◽

Living With Hiv

The phenomenon of HIV-AIDS transmission places women in a difficult situation. The loss of family members such as husbands due to AIDS leaves women living with HIV positive in a struggle to access sources of livelihood. The condition of themselves as PLWHA, concerns about being stigmatized, caring for family members, and earning a living are the burdens of life they have to face. In this regard, this paper explores the complexity of the work of HIV-positive women. This study uses a qualitative method with a feminist perspective to get a complete picture of the livelihood of HIV-positive women. Based on interviews with five HIV-positive women, the findings found a link between social, identity, and gender categories that affect their livelihoods. HIV-positive women also transform themselves into their “normal” self by pretending to be healthy, able to work, have quality, and be independent. This is done as a form of resistance to the stigma attached to PLWHA.

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