TITLE:
Distribution of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Women of Appropriate Age in Beiliu City and Recommendations for Public Health Intervention
AUTHORS:
Haiquan Li, Jinhua Wei, Huan Zhao
KEYWORDS:
HPV Infection, Cervical Cancer Screening, Positive Distribution, Women of Appropriate Age, Public Health
JOURNAL NAME:
Natural Science,
Vol.17 No.1,
January
13,
2025
ABSTRACT: Objective: This study aims to analyze the distribution of positive human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among women of appropriate age in Beiliu City during cervical cancer screening in 2024, providing data support for subsequent public health interventions. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the HPV test results from January 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, at Beiliu Maternal and Child Health Hospital. We statistically analyzed the positive rates of different HPV genotypes and the co-infection status of multiple genotypes. Results: A total of 7558 individuals were tested, with 1103 positive cases identified, resulting in a positivity rate of 14.59%. Among these, HPV type 52 had the highest positive rate, accounting for 18.47%. The co-infection analysis showed that there were 788 cases with single genotype positivity, 236 with double genotype positivity, and 58 with triple genotype positivity, while cases with multiple genotypes simultaneously positive were relatively rare. Conclusion: The HPV infection rate among women of appropriate age in Beiliu City is relatively high, especially for high-risk HPV types. To reduce the future incidence of cervical cancer, it is recommended to enhance health education and vaccination efforts for this population.