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The anti-dysplastic effect of vitamin D hormones in cervical dysplasia is poorly understood. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional case\u2013control observational study to assess the relationship between serum 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25(OH)D) and cervical dysplasia, amongst Black women with and without HIV infection. Methods: The study participants attended a gynaecologic oncology clinic at an academic hospital in Pretoria, South Africa (n = 109). Patient clinical data were obtained during consultation. Cervical dysplasia was identified by cytology (PAP smear) which classified the case group as high-grade squamous epithelial lesions (HSILs), and the control group as &lt;HSIL. Serum biochemistry measured 25(OH)D and its covariate biochemical variables. The data were statistically modelled to adjust for clinical and biochemical covariates, identify a significant relationship (p \u2264 0.05) between 25(OH)D and cervical dysplasia, and analyse subgroup interaction between HIV status and cervical dysplasia. Results: The data showed high levels of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in Black women with and without HIV infection. After covariate adjustment, 25(OH)D demonstrated an inverse relationship with HSIL in HIV-uninfected Black women. Furthermore, an interaction effect between women with and without HIV infection was observed. Conclusions: The role of 25(OH)D in the primary prevention of cervical dysplasia in Black women without HIV infection is promising, and dosing strategies require investigation. 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