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Awareness about cervical cancer and the prevalence of HPV infection among women living with HIV.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Prevention, and the Prevalence of HPV Infection and Cervical Abnormalities Among Women Living with HIV in a Coastal District of Southern India - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100586
Enrollment
417
Registered
2026-01-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: B20- Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]disease Health Condition 2: Z21- Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Control Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Sponsors

Indian Cancer Society, Bangalore Branch
Lead Sponsor
Centre for Community Oncology KMC Manipal
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women who have confirmed HIV positive status. Women who are aged between 25-65 years. Women who are married.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Women who have had a hysterectomy. Women who are menstruating on the day of testing. Women who are pregnant/lactating. Women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer or are on treatment for the same. Women who do not consent to be part of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Determining the prevalence of HPV infections and identifying specific risk factors among women living with HIV.Timepoint: Single point estimation at baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The findings from assessing KAP towards cervical cancer and its prevention among WLHIV can guide the creation of more effective, culturally relevant educational programs. Timepoint: Single point estimation at baseline;The study findings could serve as a baseline for future longitudinal studies to track the incidence of HPV infections and cervical abnormalities among WLHIV over time.Timepoint: Single point estimation at baseline;The findings may highlight the need for greater integration between HIV care and cervical cancer prevention programs with a holistic approach where WLHIV are screened for both HIV and cervical cancer as part of routine careTimepoint: Single point estimation at baseline;Findings can inform state-level health policies and cancer prevention programs, with Indian Cancer Society and KSAPS advocating for better resources and funding.Timepoint: Single point estimation at baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ranjitha S Shetty

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, MAHE Manipal

ranjitha.shetty@manipal.edu9110401395

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026