Table 3.
performances of HPV with VIA triage testing
| Performance | VIA testing estimate (95%CI) | HPV testing estimate (95%CI) | HPV with VIA triage estimate (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIN 2+ threshold | |||
| Sensitivity | 50.0% (30.7, 69.3) | 95.5% (78.2, 99.2) | 45.5% (26.9, 65.3) |
| Specificity | 25.0% (8.9, 53.2) | 75.0% (46.8, 91.1) | 100.0% (75.8, 100.0) |
| Positive predictive value | 55.0% (34.2, 74.2) | 87.5% (69.0, 95.7) | 100.0% (72.3, 100.0) |
| Negative predictive value | 21.4% (7.6, 47.6) | 90.0% (59.6, 98.2) | 50.0% (31.4, 78.5) |
| Diagnostic accuracy | 41.2% (26.4, 57.8) | 88.24% (73.4, 95.3) | 64.7% (47.9, 78.5) |
HPV: human papilloma virus; VIA: visual inspection after application of acetic acid; CI: confidence interval