Distribution of High-risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Cervical Secretions in Punjab

Abstract

Objective: To determine the high risk-human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) prevalence, genotype distribution, and associated risk factors in women with general gynaecological problems.

High-risk Human Papillomavirus Infection among Urban and Rural Women in Bangladesh

“…17 In Pakistan, HPV 16 (18%) and HPV 18 (6%) were less prevalent. 29 In a Chinese population, HPV 16 was the major genotype observed. 30 Therefore, the prevalence of HPV 16 and HPV 18 varies in different geographical regions.…”

The awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccines among parents of primary and junior high school students in China: a meta-analysis

“…According to a paper published by WHO in 2018 [36] , the primary prevention target of cervical cancer were to vaccinate girls aged 9–13 before they start having sex, and it was crucial to protect school-age girls from HPV infection in order to prevent cervical cancer. As part of China's plan to eliminate cervical cancer, 15 cities were selected in 2021 as the first pilot cities for comprehensive cervical cancer prevention, and introduced a free HPV vaccination program for school-aged girls [37] . Parental awareness and acceptance of HPV vaccines played a significant role in HPV vaccination among junior high school students, and the low awareness of HPV vaccines among parents might affect the future promotion of the vaccination against HPV in China.…”