Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Southern Chinese Women – A Population-Based Study

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Authors

Stephanie Si Liu · University of Hong Kong

Kelvin Y.K. Chan · University of Hong Kong

Rebecca C.Y. Leung · University of Hong Kong

Karen K. L. Chan · University of Hong Kong

Kar Fai Tam · University of Hong Kong

May Hiu Mei Luk · Sun Yat-sen University

Sue Seen Tsing Lo ·

Abstract

Our study provides the current status and the epidemiological characteristics of HPV prevalence in Southern Chinese women. The results strongly suggested that population education and the effective cervical cancer screening would be vital in the prevention of cervical cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Genital Health and Disease Reproductive tract infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 5, pp. e19244-e19244

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0019244

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