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Loretto J Carvajal1, Rolando Herrero2, María M Angulo3

  • 1Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. Bethesda, Maryland, USA. Agencia Costarricense de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Fundación INCIENSA. San José, Costa Rica.. loretto.carvajal@nih.gov.

Salud Publica De Mexico
|December 7, 2023
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Summary
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High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are common in young women, with prevalence at 33.8%. Sexual behaviors, including multiple partners and a partner

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology of infectious diseases
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Virology

Context:

  • The study investigates the prevalence and determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in young women aged 18-25.
  • Data from 5,871 sexually active women in Costa Rica, recruited for the HPV16/18 Vaccine Trial, were analyzed.
  • Cervical samples were collected for HPV detection and cytology.

Purpose:

  • To estimate the prevalence of HPV infection, including oncogenic and non-oncogenic types, in young women.
  • To identify behavioral and demographic determinants associated with HPV infection.
  • To understand the role of sexual partners' behaviors in HPV transmission.

Summary:

  • Overall HPV prevalence was 50.0%, with oncogenic HPV types found in 33.8% of participants.

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  • HPV-16 was the most prevalent oncogenic type (8.3%).
  • Key determinants for oncogenic HPV infection included not being married/cohabiting, having multiple sexual partners, Chlamydia trachomatis coinfection, and partner's sexual history.

    • Impact:

    • Confirms the association between oncogenic HPV infections and female sexual behavior.
    • Highlights the significant impact of sexual partners' behaviors on HPV risk.
    • Provides crucial data for targeted prevention strategies and public health interventions for young women.