Barriers and facilitators of HPV vaccination in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Globally, both men and women have a 50% risk of being infected at least once in their life. HPV prevalence is among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), at an average of 24%. HPV causes different types of cancers, including cervical cancer (CC), which is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in SSA. HPV-vaccination has been proven to be effective in reducing HPV induced cancers. SSA countries are delayed in reaching the WHO's target of fully vaccinating 90% of girls within the age of 15 by 2030. Our systematic review aims to identify barriers and facilitators of HPV-vaccination in SSA to inform national implementation strategies in the region.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Kutz JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214362 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature