High-risk human papillomavirus infection (HPV 16/18) and its determinants among women in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a population-based cross-sectional study, 2021
We found a relatively low prevalence of high-risk HPV infection. Age, early initiation of sexual intercourse at less than 18 years, history of STI, being HIV seropositive and multiple sexual partners were important factors for high-risk HPV infection. Women aged >46 years, women with early initiation of sex, a history of STI, being HIV positive and a history of multiple sexual partners should be encouraged to be screened and vaccinated for HPV infection. Wider-ranging studies are also needed in HPV-infected women in association with the cervical lesion.
Authors
- Gashaw Azanaw Amare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4803-1514)
- Gelagay Baye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5983-4144)
- Mamaru Getinet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3570-5695)
- Habtamu Belew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3955-4370)
- Mohammed Jemal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6700-9972)
- Bantayehu Addis Tegegne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-8335)
- Enyew Fenta Mengistu
- Adane Adugna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1467-2724)
- Temesgen Baylie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8371-3202)
- Zigale Hibstu Teffera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8926-7376)
- Muluken Getinet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9590-4550)
- Bayu Wendmneh
- Derese Sinamaw Asmare
- Aysheshim Belaineh
Institutions
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092760
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71