Prevalence of precancerous cervical lesions and associated factors among HIV-positive women in Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The prevalence of precancerous cervical lesions in this study was high. A history of abortion, smoking, and sexually transmitted infections were strongly associated with precancerous cervical lesions among women with human immunodeficiency virus. Hence, it is important to emphasize the importance of preventing sexually transmitted infections and repeated abortions, as well as discouraging cigarette smoking.