BMC Women's Health
Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus and cytological correlation in Gujarati women: implications for regional screening and vaccination strategies
Abstract Background High-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection is a major etiological factor for cervical cancer. HPV-16 and HPV-18 are the most prevalent oncogenic subtypes of cancer. Despite the availability of preventive strategies, cervical cancer remains a public health concern in India. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hrHPV genotypes and evaluate their association with cervical cytological abnormalities among women in Gujarat, India. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 9,7 …