Uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine and its determinants among females in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cervical cancer is the most common malignant tumor among women. It is the main cause of death among women in sub-Saharan African countries. Particularly, the incidence and mortality rates are highest in East Africa. Even though the burden of human papilloma virus-related cervical cancer is high in East Africa, there is no conclusive evidence about the prevalence of human papilloma virus vaccine uptake and its predictors.

Objective

To assess the pooled prevalence of human papilloma virus vaccine uptake and its determinants in East Africa.

Method

Eligible articles were searched on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Google. Those articles incorporating the outcome of interest, both analytical and descriptive study designs, and publ

SUBMITTER: Agimas MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10949808 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature