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13. Interventions providing information on sero-sorting as a preventive strategy are needed.Studies found that sero-sorting emerged as a strategy to reduce transmission risk.Gap noted, for example, in Uganda (Seely et al., 2008).14. Further interventions are needed to ensure that women, especially women living with HIV,are screened and treated for cervical cancer. Studies found that women were not aware ofand/or did not receive regular screening and treatment of cervical cancer, despite higherrisk of developing cervical cancer.Gap noted, for example, in Bahamas (Dames et al., 2009); Nigeria (Dim et al., 2009);South Africa (Wake et al., 2009, Denny et al., 2008, Myer et al., 2007a, Gaym et al.,2007); United States (Massad et al., 2008); Kenya (Yamada et al., 2008); Uganda(Safaeian et al., 2008); Tanzania (Kahesa et al., 2008); France (Heard et al., 2006);general (Goldie et al., 1999).15. Screening and treating HIV-positive women and their partners for STIs may reduce HIVtransmission and will improve health. [See Chapter 3D. Prevention for Women: TreatingSexually Transmitted Infections]16. Adolescents who acquired HIV through perinatal transmission need information and treatmentservices through adolescent-friendly HIV and family planning services. [See Chapter5B. Prevention for Young People: Increasing Access to Services]WHAT WORKS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS203