Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus and Genotype Distribution in Chinese Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination represents a cost-effective strategy for preventing HPV-related diseases across genders. However, the HPV vaccine has not been approved for mainland Chinese males, and the comprehensive epidemiological landscape of HPV among Chinese males from mainland China is limited.

Methods

This study aimed to address this gap by examining HPV infection data in Chinese males from January 2012 to September 2024. Four English databases (Web of Science, Embase, Medline, and Cochrane Library) and four Chinese databases (CNKI, VIP, Wanfang, and SinoMed) were systematically reviewed. Random effect models assessed pooled HPV prevalence, and subgroup analyses were conducted based on population (outpatients vs. health checkups). Genotype-specific

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831462 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature