The prevalence of HIV among women with high-grade cervical smear abnormalities in Birmingham, United Kingdom: A prospective cohort study.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of the study was twofold: 1. To assess the acceptance for HIV screening in women attending Colposcopy clinic 2. To determine the prevalence of HIV in women presenting with high-grade cervical smear abnormalities.

DESIGN

A prospective study.

SETTING

Colposcopy clinic, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK.

POPULATION: Patients attending colposcopy clinic.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: To determine acceptance of HIV testing and prevalence in colposcopy patients with High-grade cervical smear abnormalities.

RESULTS

Of the 252 patients who were offered the HIV test, 244(96.5%) accepted the test. None of 244 cases tested for HIV were found positive.

CONCLUSIONS

HIV testing is feasible and acceptable in colposcopy clinics.