Epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review of Prevalence, Genotypes, and Risk Factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and a leading cause of cervical, anogenital, and oropharyngeal cancers. While global epidemiology is well-documented, data from Saudi Arabia remain fragmented. Updated evidence is essential to guide national prevention and vaccination strategies.

Methods

We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar for studies reporting HPV prevalence, genotypes, or risk factors in Saudi Arabia. Eligible studies included cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control designs assessing cervical, anal, oral, or penile HPV using validated molecular methods. Data on study characteristics, prevalence, genotypes, risk factors, and prognostic outcomes were extracted

SUBMITTER: Qashqari FSI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12647487 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature