HIV Screening in Inner City Women with Abnormal Cervical Cytology
Author Information
Author(s): T. Scott Jennings, Peter Dottino, Rhoda Sperling, Ann Marie Beddoe
Primary Institution: Mount Sinai Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the acceptance rates and predictors of HIV infection among inner city women referred for abnormal cervical cytology?
Conclusion
About 50% of inner city women with unknown HIV status accepted HIV testing, and 3.3% were found to be HIV positive.
Supporting Evidence
- 50.4% of patients accepted HIV testing.
- 3.3% of those screened were found to be HIV seropositive.
- Hispanic women were more likely to accept HIV screening than African American women.
- Reported HIV exposure was a strong predictor of seropositivity.
- External condyloma was also associated with HIV seropositivity.
Takeaway
Half of the women tested for HIV accepted the test, and a small number were found to be HIV positive.
Methodology
The study analyzed HIV testing results of 1,908 women referred for abnormal cervical cytology, focusing on acceptance, demographics, and health history.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported exposure to HIV and STD history.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may not account for all variables affecting HIV acceptance and seropositivity.
Participant Demographics
Predominantly young minority women, mean age 29.3 years; 55% Hispanic, 38% African American.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0001
Confidence Interval
7.3-33.4
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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