Table 1.
Summary of adjustable data inputs used to generate estimates from the Cervical Precancer Panning Tool (CPPT)a
Data category | Specific data inputs |
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District information | Population; health facility count by type |
Population demographics | Percentage of population that is female |
HIV information | HIV prevalence; percentage of women living with HIV referred for cervical cancer treatment |
Cervical cancer screening information | Age range at screening; screening frequency by HIV status; percentage of population to screen; prevalence of CIN2 + and HPV |
Cervical cancer screening test information | Sensitivity and specificity of screening tests; costs related to screening |
Cervical precancer treatment information | Screen-positive women eligible for ablative treatment; percentage of women treated by scenario |
Cervical precancer treatment devices information | Number of existing units by type; percentage of treatment by type (gas or non-gas); maximum number of treatments per device (capacity) per year; costs related to treatment |
aFull details on baseline data, including assumptions and sources, are included in the Screening Input and Treatment Input tabs that can be viewed once the CPPT has been downloaded by the user