Awareness among nurses concerning the human papilloma virus in the selected clinics in Vhembe district of Limpopo Province, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HPV infection is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause cervical cancer if left untreated. According to the World Health Organisation, in 2022, cervical cancer, resulting from HPV infection, ranked as the fourth most common cause of death for women globally. There were approximately 660,000 new cases and approximately 350,000 deaths attributed to this disease. Globally, HPV is responsible for approximately 90% of cervical cancers diagnosed in women, which is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality. In addition to cervical cancer, HPV is also linked to a significant proportion of other anogenital cancers (such as vaginal, vulvar, anal cancers) and some oropharyngeal cancers. However, HPV is not associated with breast cancer, which is anot

SUBMITTER: Mushasha MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12491301 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature