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Published on: March 8, 2012
Prevalence, genotyping and phylogenetic analysis of HPV infecting Palestinian women
Ibrahim Salhi1, Zaidoun Salah2, Mohammad Qadi3
1PhD Program in Clinical Laboratory Science, Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Faculty of Graduate Studies, An-Najah National University, Nablus, 44839, State of Palestine.
Background:
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant global public health concern due to its association with cervical, other anogenital, and oropharyngeal cancers. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and the phylogenetic relationships of HPV among Palestinian in order to inform public health strategies.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2023 and April 2024 involving 379 Palestinian women over the age of 18 from 11 governorates in the West Bank. Cervical swabs were collected and analyzed using nested PCR and Sanger sequencing methods to detect and genotype HPV. The study also included phylogenetic analysis to understand the genetic relationships between HPV strains.
Results:
The overall HPV prevalence was 14.5%. The highest prevalence was observed in the 20-29 age group (19.6%), the Middle region of the West Bank (19.0%), and lower educational attainment. Genotyping revealed a diverse distribution of HPV types, with HPV 11 and HPV 6 being the most common low-risk types, while HPV 16 was the most common high-risk type. About 21.8% of the detected strains were high-risk strains. Phylogenetic analysis indicated significant regional clustering of HPV strains.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the need for targeted public health interventions, including vaccination and regular screening, particularly for younger women and those with lower educational attainment. Continued surveillance and research are essential to reduce the burden of HPV-related diseases in the West Bank, Palestine.
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