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Estimated prevalence of human papillomavirus among Nigerian women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
African journal of reproductive health - 1 Jun 2022
Anoruo Onyemaechi, Bristow Claire, Mody Nisha, Klausner Jeffrey D
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HPV prevalence in Nigeria has been challenging to quantify given regional population heterogeneity and differences in diagnostic methodology. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 17 studies, each of which summarized HPV prevalence in women residing in six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The estimated pooled prevalence (effect size) of HPV in Nigeria was 32% (CI: 23-41%). HPV prevalence was 29%...
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