Unveiling the burden of human papillomavirus infection and risk factors among Indigenous women in Mizoram, Northeast India
This study underscores the importance of tailored public health strategies for high-risk regions such as Mizoram. These include promoting HPV vaccination, enhancing screening programs, and addressing sociocultural practices contributing to infection risk. While the cross-sectional design, female-only participation, and lack of follow-up limit causal interpretation and generalizability. Comprehensive interventions and awareness campaigns are crucial to mitigate the HPV burden and reduce the incidence of cervical cancer in this unique sociodemographic context.
Authors
- Swagnik Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8087-969X)
- Lalduhchhungi Lalduhchhungi
- Rebecca Lalngaihzuali
- Lalpeki Ralte
- Harvey Vanlalpeka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7223-2052)
- Gracy Laldinmawii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1291-442X)
- Zomuanpuii Colney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3775-8133)
- Sangthang Singson
- Laltlanzovi Laltlanzovi
- Zirsangliana Chhangte
- Cathrine Ngurbiakveli
- Lalremruata Chenhrang
- Lalmuansangi Chinzah
- Vanlalfeli Royte
- Vanremmawii Vanchhawng
Institutions
- Mizoram University (IN)
- Synod Hospital (IN)
- Aizawl Adventist Hospital (IN)
- Government of Mizoram (IN)
- Christian Hospital Serkawn (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11529-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Indian Council of Medical Research