Consensus recommendations for the prevention of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than 200 million females older than 15 years are at risk in this region. This paper highlights the current burden of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan...

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Published in:Southern African journal of gynaecological oncology 2013-01, Vol.5 (2), p.47-57
Main Authors: Adewole, I F, Abauleth, Y R, Adoubi, I, Amorissani, F, Anorlu, R I, Awolude, O A, Botha, H, Byamugisha, J K, Cisse, L, Diop, M, Doh, S, Fabamwo, A O, Gahouma, D, Galadanci, H S, Githanga, D, Magure, T M, Mabogunje, C, Mbuthia, J, Muchiri, L W, Ndiaye, O, Nyakabau, A M, Ojwang, S B O, Ramogola-Masire, D, Sekyere, O, Smith, T H, Taulo, F O G, Wewege, A, Wiredu, E, Yarosh, O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Cervical cancer
Cervix
Health risk assessment
HPV
Human papillomavirus
prevention
recommendations
screening
vaccination
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Summary:Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that more than 200 million females older than 15 years are at risk in this region. This paper highlights the current burden of cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa, reviews the latest clinical data on primary prevention, outlines challenges in the region, and offers potential solutions to these barriers. Based on these factors, clinical recommendations for the prevention of cervical cancer from the sub-Saharan African Cervical Cancer Working Group expert panel are presented.
ISSN:2074-2835
2220-105X
DOI:10.1080/20742835.2013.11441209