Prevalence of human papilloma virus among cervical cancer patients in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Cervical cancer, predominantly caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), is a major health challenge in India, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Given India's vast geographic and socio-economic diversity, understanding regional variations in HPV prevalence is crucial for developing targeted and effective public health interventions. This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to elucidate the prevalence of HPV among cervical cancer patients in India. A literature search was executed across PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science up to December 07, 2023. Observational studies reporting HPV prevalence among cervical cancer patients in India are included. A Modified Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used for quality assessment. A random-effects meta-analysis was used to determine poole

SUBMITTER: Satapathy P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11296450 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature