Article
Human papillomavirus genotype distribution and risk factors for infection in women from a small municipality in north east Brazil.
International journal of STD & AIDS - 1 Sept 2012
Oliveira F A, Ehrig V, Lang K, Heukelbach J, Stoffler-Meilicke M, Ignatius R, Hengge U R, Feldmeier H
Abstract excerpt
In order to assess the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, the HPV genotypes and factors associated with infection, we conducted a population-based survey in a small municipality in north east Brazil among women aged between 12 and 49 years. A questionnaire regarding socioeconomic variables, reproductive life and sexual behaviour was used, and women were examined gynaecologically, followed by...
Topics
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Brazil
- DNA, Viral
- Female
- Genotype
- Humans
- Mass Screening
- Middle Aged
- Papillomaviridae
- Papillomavirus Infections
- Risk Factors
- Rural Population
- Sexual Behavior
- Socioeconomic Factors