HIV prevalence and its association with cervical cancer risk in southern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction HIV infection and cervical cancer are major public health challenges worldwide, particularly in regions where HIV is endemic1,2. Cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers among women, causes significant loss of life, especially in developing countries where access to preventive care and screening remains limited3. According to the World Health Organization4, approximately 660,000 […]