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. 2017 Oct 26;5(1):e45–e58. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3018(17)30149-2

Table 1.

Summary of studies reporting the association of ART use with high-risk HPV, cervical lesion outcomes and invasive cervical cancer incidence

Location Study period Total sample Mean or median age (IQR), years ART users (%) Cervical lesions
Definition Diagnostic method
High risk HPV prevalence
Zeier et al (2015)13 Western Cape, South Africa 2009–11 300 36 (ART); 31 (ART-naive) 68% initiated during follow-up* ·· ··
Rositch et al (2013)14 Rakai, Uganda 2007–10 96 35 (31–44) 0%* ·· ··
Minkoff et al (2010)15 5 cities, USA 1994–2002 286 NR 0%* ·· ··
Fife et al (2009)16 Puerto Rico/USA 2001–05 146 35 0%* ·· ··
Kelly et al (2017)17 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 2011–12 570 36 (31–41) 67% ·· ··
Kelly et al (2017)17 Johannesburg, South Africa 2011–12 613 34 (30–40) 65% ·· ··
Ezechi et al (2014)18 Ogun and Lagos, Nigeria NR 220 37 (31–45) 72% ·· ··
Reddy et al (2014)19 Lilongwe, Malawi 2011–12 294 36 (30–43) 85% ·· ··
De Vuyst et al (2012)20 Nairobi, Kenya 2009 497 38 75% ·· ··
Jaquet et al (2012)21 Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Jun to Oct, 2010 254 36 (32–42) 75% ·· ··
Veldhuijzen et al (2011)22 Kigali, Rwanda 2006–09 124 27 (23–32) 40% ·· ··
Menezes et al (2016)23 Chennai, India July to Aug, 2011 50 33 48% ·· ··
Zhang et al (2014)24 Yunnan, China NR 301 34 64% ·· ··
Mane et al (2012)25 Pune, India NR 277 33 56% ·· ··
Aggarwal et al (2012)26 Chandigarh, India NR 130 34 75% ·· ··
Rocha-Brischiliari et al (2014)27 Maringa city, Brazil Apr to Oct, 2011 178 Range: 18–66 years 79% ·· ··
Dames et al (2014)28 Nassau, Bahamas Feb to Sep, 2008 165 40 81% ·· ··
Grinsztejn et al (2009)29 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1996–2006 634 36 (29–43) 68% ·· ··
Konopnicki et al (2013)30 Brussels, Belgium 2002–11 652 38 (31–45) 79% ·· ··
Blitz et al (2013)31 11 cities, Canada 1993–2002 750 33 (28–38) 19% ·· ··
HSIL-CIN2+ prevalence
Kelly et al (2017)17 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso 2011–12 530 36 (31–41) 73% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Kelly et al (2017)17 Johannesburg, South Africa 2011–12 566 34 (30–40) 65% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
De Vuyst et al (2012)20 Nairobi, Kenya 2009 470 38 75% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Memiah et al (2015)32 Kiambu, Kenya 2009–10 686 52% <40 years 16% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Huchko et al (2014)33 Kisumu, Kenya 2007–10 3185 33 (29–39) 50% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Mabeya et al (2012)34 Eldoret, Kenya NR 149 34 67% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Ezechi et al (2014)35 Ogun and Lagos, Nigeria NR 490 37 (31–45) 76% HSIL-CIN2+ Cytology
Firnhaber et al (2010)36 Johannesburg, South Africa NR 1010 34 (18–65) 65% HSIL-CIN2+ Cytology
Mogtomo et al (2009)37 Douala, Cameroon NR 70 35 50% HSIL-CIN2+ Cytology
Feng et al (2017) Yunnan, China 2009 301 34 64% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Sahasrabuddhe et al (2010)38 Pune, India 2006–07 271 30 (27–34) 26% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
De Andrade et al (2011)39 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1996–2007 340 34 (28–41) 26% HSIL-CIN2+ Histology
Patrelli et al (2013)40 Parma, Italy 1993–2010 194 41 66% HSIL-CIN2+ Cytology
Kitchener et al (2007)41 6 cities, Europe 2000–04 1026 33 56–79% HSIL-CIN2+ Cytology
SIL-CIN incidence
Minkoff et al (2010)15 5 cities, USA 1994–2002 286 NR All ART initiators Normal to ASCUS+ Cytology
Kelly et al (2017)17 Johannesburg, South Africa 2011–12 379 34 (30–40) 71% at end of follow-up <CIN2 to CIN2/3 Histology
Adler et al (2012)54 Soweto, South Africa 2003–10 767 33 2% at baseline; 17% initiation during follow-up Normal to ASCUS Cytology
Firnhaber et al (2012)55 Johannesburg, South Africa NR 326 35 (31–41) 71% at baseline Normal to ASCUS+ Cytology
Kreitchmann et al (2013)56 Porto Alegre, Brazil 1997–2007 349 32 38% <LSIL to LSIL+, Cytology
Sirera et al (2008)57 Barcelona, Spain 1997–2006 127 35 71% at baseline Normal to LSIL+ Cytology
Soncini et al (2007)58 Parma, Italy 1993–2003 101 NR 43% through follow-up Normal to LSIL+ Cytology
Lehtovirta et al (2006)59 Helsinki, Finland 1989–2003 55 30–36 48% at baseline; 64% at follow-up Normal to LSIL+ Cytology
Heard et al (2006)60 Paris, France 1993–2005 298 33 (29–38) 49% through follow-up Normal to ASCUS+ Cytology
Schuman et al (2003)61 4 cities, USA 1993–95 629 35 33% at baseline Normal to LSIL+ Cytology
Ellerbrock et al (2000)62 New York, USA 1991–96 328 47% <35 years 54% on ≥1 ARV during study period Normal to ASCUS+ Cytology
Clifford et al (2016)63 5 cities, Switzerland 1995–2013 1451 NR 54% <CIN2 to CIN2/3 Histology
SIL progression
Blitz et al (2013)31 11 cities, Canada 1993–2002 326 33 (28–38) 19% at baseline; 64% by study end ASCUS to any grade higher Cytology
Adler et al (2012)54 Soweto, South Africa 2003–10 1123 33 2% at baseline; 17% initiation during follow-up Subsequent smear with worsening dysplasia Cytology
Firnhaber et al (2012)55 Johannesburg, South Africa NR 326 35 (31–41) 71% at baseline Normal to LSIL+; LSIL to HSIL+ Cytology
Schuman et al (2003)61 4 cities, USA 1993–95 629 35 33% at baseline Normal/ASCUS to LSIL+; LSIL to HSIL Cytology
Zeier et al (2012)64 Western Cape, South Africa 2004–09 1048 33 18% LSIL to HSIL+ Cytology
Omar et al (2011)65 Soweto, South Africa 2003–10 1074 32 (28–37) 6% at baseline; 20% initiated during follow-up Normal to LSIL+; LSIL to HSIL+/ASC-H Cytology
Kim et al (2013)66 New York, USA 1991–2011 245 37 NR Normal to ASCUS+; ASCUS to LSIL+ Cytology
Paramsothy et al (2009)67 4 cities, USA 1996–2000 537 34 47% during follow-up Normal to ASCUS; ASCUS to LSIL; LSIL to HSIL Cytology
Minkoff et al (2001)68 6 cities, USA 1994–95 741 37 1% at baseline Subsequent smear any grade higher than baseline Cytology
Lillo et al (2001)69 Milan, Italy 1995–97 163 34 46% through follow-up Normal to LSIL+; LSIL to HSIL Cytology
SIL or CIN regression
Minkoff et al (2010)15 5 cities, USA 1994–2002 286 NR All ART initiators SIL to lower grade Cytology
Blitz et al (2013)31 11 cities, Canada 1993–2002 326 33 (28–38) 19% at baseline; 64% by study end ≥ASCUS to <ASCUS Cytology
Adler et al (2012)54 Soweto, South Africa 2003–10 1123 33 2% at baseline; 17% initiation during follow-up Subsequent improvement in cytological results Cytology
Schuman et al (2003)61 4 cities, USA 1993–95 629 35 33% at baseline LSIL or HSIL to <LSIL Cytology
Zeier et al (2012)64 Western Cape, South Africa 2004–09 1048 33 18% ≥LSIL to <LSIL Cytology
Paramsothy et al (2009)67 4 cities, USA 1996–2000 537 34 47% during follow-up HSIL to LSIL; LSIL to ASCUS; ASCUS to normal Cytology
Minkoff et al (2001)68 6 cities, USA 1994–95 741 37 1% at baseline Lower grade abnormality than baseline Cytology
Massad et al (2004)70 6 cities, USA 1994–2002 202 38 22% CIN1 to normal Histology
Heard et al (2002)71 Paris, France 1993–99 168 33 56% through follow-up Reversion to normal or from high to low grade Cytology
Del Mistro et al (2004)72 Vicenza and Padova, Italy 1994–2002 201 33 37% Normal or lower SIL grade at subsequent exam Cytology
Invasive cervical cancer incidence
Clifford et al (2016)63 5 cities, Switzerland 1995–2013 80 NR 54% <CIN2 to ICC Unclear
Chen et al (2014)73 Taiwan 2000–08 1360 32 28% Incidence of CIS or ICC Unclear
Guiguet et al (2009)74 62 French university hospitals, France 1998–2006 14 406 39 (35–44) 17% Incidence of ICC ICD10

SIL diagnosed by cytology or CIN diagnosed by histology. Detailed description of studies in appendix (pp 2–5). HPV=human papillomavirus. HSIL=high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. CIN=cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. ASCUS=atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance. LSIL=low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. ARV=antiretroviral. ART=antiretroviral therapy. ASC-H=atypical squamous cells-cannot exclude HSIL. CIS=carcinoma in situ. NR=not reported. ICD10=International Classification of Diseases version 10. ICC=invasive cervical cancer.

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Studies that included women who initiated ART at enrolment.

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