HPV prevalence and genotype distribution among 38 056 women in Weifang, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is closely associated with cervical cancer, especially the persistent infection of high-risk HPV (HR-HPV) genotypes. Therefore, investigating the HPV prevalence, age-specific, genotype distribution and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among large populations was essential for HPV screening and optimising vaccination.

Design

This was a cross-sectional study.

Methods

A total of 38 056 cervical epithelial cell specimens were collected in Weifang city from January 2018 to December 2022. The study was divided into seven age groups based on the age of the participants. HPV genotype testing was performed by using a commercial kit which is designed for the detection of 23 HPV genotypes.

Result

A total of 8998 women wer

SUBMITTER: Liu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481741 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature