Prevalence and risk factors for human papillomavirus infection among women living with HIV in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional study

Abstract BackgroundCervical cancer, a malignancy affecting the cervix, is the fourth most common cancer and cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. This burden disproportionately affects low-resource regions, where approximately 90% of cases occur. HIV-positive women are at high risk of persistent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer, but screening for this cancer is not yet integrated into HIV care in Sierra Leone. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of high-risk HPV infection among women living with HIV (WLHIV) attending Connaught H

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