Epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus in Saudi Arabia: A Scoping Review of Prevalence, Genotypes, and Risk Factors
HPV represents a growing public health concern in Saudi Arabia, with HR genotypes predominating. Sociodemographic and behavioral factors influence infection patterns. Large-scale, population-based studies remain limited, highlighting the need for comprehensive surveillance, vaccination programs, and targeted awareness initiatives to reduce HPV-related disease burden.
Authors
- Fadi S. Qashqari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7138-5695)
Institutions
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00484-w
- Primary Topic
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00