TÌNH TRẠNG NHIỄM HUMAN PAPILPMAVIRUS Ở CỘNG ĐỒNG PHỤ NỮ TẠI TỈNH PHÚ THỌ

Abstract

alence and distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) among women in Phu Tho province. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 1,004 women residing in Phu Tho province. HPV genotype testing was performed on samples collected between 2022 and 2023. Statistical analyses were carried out using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22.0 for Windows. Results: The prevalence of HPV infection among women in Phu Tho province was found to be 9.5%. Nineteen distinct HPV types were identified, with the prevalence of HPV types 16 and 18 being 11.6% and 3.2%, respectively. No co-infections of HPV types 16 and 18 were detected. The five most common HPV types were 6, 11, 58, 16, and 52, with prevalences of 21.0%, 12.6%, 12.6%, 11.6%, and 8.4%, respectively. Women under the age of 27 exhibited higher rates of HPV infection compared to other age groups. Conclusion: The prevalence of HPV infection among women in Phu Tho province is 9.5%. The five most prevalent HPV types are 6, 11, 58, 16, and 52. HPV vaccination efforts should prioritize women aged 9–26 years.