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High-risk HPV prevalence and vaccination coverage among Indigenous women in the Colombian Amazon: Implications for cervical cancer prevention. Cross-sectional study.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2024
Sarmiento-Medina María Inés, de Amaya Miryam Puerto, Villamizar-Gómez Licet, González-Coba Andrea Carolina, Guzmán-Barajas Laura
Abstract excerpt
Cervical cancer, primarily caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) transmission through sexual contact, necessitates comprehensive strategies to combat its impact on women's health. Yet, certain underserved populations, such as low socioeconomic and ethnic minority groups, encounter barriers in accessing timely interventions and early diagnosis. This cross-sectional study was conducted with the aim of assessing HPV...
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