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Characterization of Human Papillomavirus prevalence and risk factors to guide cervical cancer screening in the North Tongu District, Ghana

27 Jun 2019

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INTRODUCTION: This population-based study aimed to fill the knowledge gap on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence and associated sociodemographic risk factors of the general population in the North Tongu District, Ghana. These results are needed to guide cervical cancer prevention efforts, as the leading type of female cancers. METHODS: A cross-sectional study including 2002 women in the North Tongu District,...

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Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
Head and Neck Cancer Studies

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PMID: 31246997
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218762

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