Prevalence of genital HPV infection among women screened for cervical cancer

To assess the prevalence of high-risk genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection by age group and risk factors associated. Cross-sectional study in a sample of 2,300 women (15-65 years old) who self-referred to cervical cancer screening in Sao Paulo and Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, between Febru...

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Published in:Revista de saúde pública 2008-02, Vol.42 (1), p.123-130
Main Authors: Rama, Cristina Helena, Roteli-Martins, Cecilia Maria, Derchain, Sophie Françoise Mauricette, Longatto-Filho, Adhemar, Gontijo, Renata Clementino, Sarian, Luís Otávio Zanatta, Syrjänen, Kari, Aldrighi, José Mendes
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Aged
Brazil - epidemiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Mass Screening
Middle Aged
Papillomaviridae - isolation & purification
Papillomavirus Infections - diagnosis
Papillomavirus Infections - epidemiology
Papillomavirus Infections - virology
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - prevention & control
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - virology
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Summary:To assess the prevalence of high-risk genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection by age group and risk factors associated. Cross-sectional study in a sample of 2,300 women (15-65 years old) who self-referred to cervical cancer screening in Sao Paulo and Campinas, Southeastern Brazil, between February 2002 and March 2003. An epidemiological questionnaire was applied and cervical specimens were obtained for cytology and hybrid capture II test (HCII) for HPV detection. Statistical analysis included Pearson Chi-square and unconditional multiple logistic regression model (forward likelihood ratio). High-risk genital HPV infection prevalence in this sample was 17.8% and age distribution was as follows: 27.1% (
ISSN:0034-8910
DOI:10.1590/S0034-89102008000100016