A population‐based study of the prevalence of HPV in three districts of Tamil Nadu, India. Issue 1 (22nd December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sureshkumar, Belli T.; Shanmughapriya, Santhanam; Das, Bhudev C.; Natarajaseenivasan, Kalimuthusamy
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Volume 129:Issue 1(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 58
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2014-12-22
• Subjects: HPV -- HPV16 -- Normal cytology -- Prevalence -- Tamil Nadu; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2014.10.025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7292

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of HPV infection among women from three districts of Tamil Nadu (Erode, Salem, and Namakkal). Methods: Between January 27, 2007, and December 15, 2009, 1800 women aged 20–70 years who had normal cervical cytology were enrolled into a cross‐sectional study. Participants completed interviews and provided first void urine samples for assessment of HPV infection. Results: Among 1699 eligible samples, 179 (10.5%) were HPV positive. HPV16 was the most common type (affecting 68 [4.0%] women), followed by HPV6 (58 [3.4%]). Among the 179 HPV‐positive women, 71 (39.7%) were aged 36–45 years. An annual income of less than 25 000 INR was significantly associated with HPV infection in all three districts ( P < 0.05). Regular intercourse was also associated with HPV in Erode and Salem ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: Screening and prophylactic vaccines containing HPV16 and HPV6 should be promoted in western Tamil Nadu.