Research Article

Investigating Potential Associations between Cervical Procedures and HIV Acquisition

Table 1

Baseline sociodemographic characteristics, reproductive history, sexual behaviors, and clinical characteristics ( 𝑁 = 2 0 4 0 ).

CharacteristicNumberPercentage

Age24 years or younger75837.2%
25 to 34 years93745.9%
35 years or older34516.9%

Tested positive for herpes simplex virus-2 serology103450.8%

High-risk partner: at least one indicator1134365.9%

Frequency of condom use in the past 3 monthsNever61530.1%
Sometimes87643%
Always54826.9%

Normal cervical cytology at baseline167482.3%

1Indicators include having any sexual partners test positive for HIV, suspect or knowing that regular partner had other sex partners in the last 3 months, ever had vaginal sex when partner was under influence of drugs/alcohol in the last 3 months, or regular partner was away from home for 1 or more months.