Unveiling the burden of human papillomavirus infection and risk factors among Indigenous women in Mizoram, Northeast India.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a significant public health concern globally, with its burden increasing in regions with limited access to screening and preventive measures. Understanding how HPV affects different populations is crucial, genetic background, behavioral factors, sexual health practices, co-infections, and access to screening and vaccination services significantly influence disease dynamics, prevalence of high-risk genotypes, and progression to malignancies such as cervical cancer. Such variations underscore the importance of region-specific epidemiological studies and serve as key predictors which can impact the well-being of the population. The study aims to investigate the prevalence and burden of HPV and its association with different risk fac

SUBMITTER: Colney Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12553275 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature