Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in Indonesia
Author Information
Author(s): de Boer M A, van den Akker B E W M, Siregar B, Lisnawati, Budiningsih S, Tyasmorowati D, Moestikaningsih, Cornain S, Peters A A W, Fleuren G J
Primary Institution: Leiden University Medical Center
Hypothesis
What is the age-specific prevalence of HPV types and possible risk factors of HPV positivity in Indonesian women?
Conclusion
The study found an overall HPV prevalence of 11.4% among women in Indonesia, with HPV 52 being the most prevalent type.
Supporting Evidence
- HPV 52 was the most prevalent type found in the study.
- Overall HPV prevalence was 11.4%, age-standardized to 11.6%.
- Multiple HPV types were detected in 20.7% of infections.
- Different age-specific prevalence patterns were observed across regions.
- The number of marriages was most associated with HPV positivity.
Takeaway
This study looked at how common a virus called HPV is in women in Indonesia, finding that about 11 out of every 100 women have it.
Methodology
The study was a population-based screening project conducted in Jakarta, Tasikmalaya, and Bali, involving visual inspections and HPV DNA testing.
Potential Biases
Potential biases include underreporting of sexual history due to cultural taboos and the exclusion of unmarried women.
Limitations
The study may have selection biases due to cultural factors affecting participation and the exclusion of certain demographics.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 15–70 years from Jakarta, Tasikmalaya, and Bali, with a focus on those who were married, divorced, or widowed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.02
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.31–2.51
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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