Prevalence of human papillomavirus in head and neck cancer patients in India: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor in the development of head and neck cancers (HNCs), with varying prevalence and impact. This study aims to systematically review and analyze the prevalence of HPV in HNCs in India, providing insights into regional variations.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was carried out using PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to November 10, 2023. Inclusion criteria focused on original research reporting HPV-positive cases among HNC patients in India. We used Nested-Knowledge software, for screening, and data extraction. The modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used for quality assessment of included studies. We pooled the prevalence of HPV among HNC patients and performed a random-e

SUBMITTER: Satapathy P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11112865 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature