scholarly journals Sexual activity and protection of reproductive health among female students

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 34-38
Author(s):  
Kristina Bošnjak ◽  
Dušica Rakić
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Early Sexual Activity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Novi Sad

Introduction: Early sexual activity and multiple sex partners are leading risk factors for the development of sexually transmitted diseases and cervical cancer. Raising the level of knowledge about measures to protect reproductive health among young people can lead to significant reduction of same. Aim: Aim of the study is to determine sexual activity, knowledge and views on measures to protect reproductive health among female students on the University of Novi Sad. Material and methods: The survey was conducted among 269 female students, on Faculty of Philosophy, Faculty of Agriculture and Faculty of Medicine, University of Novi Sad (age 19-24 years), from December 2018. to February 2019. An anonymous questionnaire was used as the instrument for the research. Statistical analysis was carried out in SPSS Statistics 20. Results: Early sexual activity, before 18 years had 33.7% of respondents (average age 16.44). A number of 32% of students had one, and 13.4% had 4 sexual partners or more. Condom use 62.2% of students, but 8% of women don't use any protection. One-third of students knows that HPV infection can cause cervical cancer, 60.6% didn't even hear for a vaccine against it. There is a statistically significant difference in knowledge about reproductive health in terms of contraceptive methods between medical female students and female students on other faculties, as well. Conclusion: There is a significant percentage of female students who had early sexual activity and low knowledge about reproductive health. This points to the need for more intense sex education in order to raise the level of knowledge about measures to protect reproductive health.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG KESEHATAN REPRODUKSI DENGAN PERILAKU MENJAGA KESEHATAN ORGAN REPRODUKSI PADA SISWI KELAS XI IPA SMA NEGERI JUMAPOLO KARANGANYAR

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratna Indriati ◽  
Dwi Rindu Rusyati
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Science Class ◽  
School Students ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Background. Reproductive health needs to be understood by teens because adolescence is a period where there is a rapid growth including reproductive function. The impact of not maintaining reproductive health that can arise various diseases of the reproductive organs. From the survey results the researchers did on 10 students of class XI IPA SMAN Jumapolo Karanganyar, obtained a yield of 7 students do not understand clearly about reproductive health and are still puzzled how care productive health.Research purposes. To determine the relationship of the level of knowledge about reproductive  health  to  maintain  a healthy  reproductive behavior of female students in high school students science class XI at SMAN Jumapolo Karanganyar.Methods. The research design correlation with the approach of cross sectional method. Subjects were 40 grader XI IPA SMAN Jumapolo Karanganyar with saturated sampling technique in which the entire population is used as a sample. Data obtained by questionnaire to determine the level of student knowledge about reproductive health and behavior of students in maintaining the health of the reproductive organs. The data obtained and analyzed by chi square test with P = 0.05. Results showed the level of student knowledge about reproductive health with high category as many as 29 people (72.5%) and medium category  11 people (27.5%) whereas students with behavioral maintain reproductive health as many as 25 children (62.5%) and students who do not take action maintain reproductive health as many as 15 people (37.5%).Results of analysis using the chi-square test was obtained p equal to 0.035 so that the value of p <0.05, which means that Ho is rejected and Ha accepted. The conclusion from this research is there is correlation between knowledge about reproductive health students with behavioral maintain reproductive health of female students in high school students science class XI  at SMAN Jumapolo Karanganyar.Keywords: Level of Knowledge, Reproductive Health, Behavioral Health 

scholarly journals Human papillomavirus infection rate, distribution characteristics, and risk of age in pre- and postmenopausal women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shen ◽  
Jing Xia ◽  
Hui hui Li ◽  
Yang Xu ◽  
San ping Xu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Genital Tract ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Lower Genital Tract ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Risk Hpv

Abstract BackgroundThe incidence rate of cervical cancer is increasing yearly. The persistent infection of high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the main factor leading to cervical cancer. HPV infection is double peak type. This study aimed at analyzing the HPV distribution characteristics, infection rate, and risk of age in pre- and postmenopausal women. So as to provide reference for the prevention of HPV infection and cervical cancer screening strategy.MethodsA retrospective analysis of 4614 women who underwent cervical cytology, and HPV examination from January 2018 to October 2019 at the healthcare department of Wuhan Union Hospital was done. We explored the characteristics and distribution of HPV infections around the menopause, then comparing the infection rate of HPV in postmenopause and over 65 years old, in order to analyze the influence of different ages on HPV infection.ResultsGenerally, the HPV infection rate was 13.10% (539 / 4115), whereby the high-risk subtype constituted 73.84% (398 / 539) of all positive cases. On the other hand, the HPV39 infection was more common in postmenopausal women; however, there was no significant difference in the distribution of the other types in the pre- and postmenopausal women (Insert p value). The first four subtypes were 52 / 53 / 58 / 16, respectively. The infection rate of HPV in patients with lower genital tract inflammation was significantly higher, P = 0.000, 95% CI: 1.911 (1.416, 2.580) compared with those without lower genital tract inflammation. The results further showed that there was no significant difference between pre- and postmenopausal women in terms of HPV infection rate, but more susceptible to high-risk HPV infection after the age of 65 (P = 0.041). Except for 40 years old to menopause, the infection rate of high-risk HPV in this age group was different from that in postmenopause(P = 0.023,0.729(0.555,0.957)), other age groups had no significant effect on high-risk HPV infection.ConclusionsIt was concluded that whether menopause has nothing to do with HPV infection. Moreover, the infection rate of high-risk HPV increases after 65 years of age; hence the cutoff screening age should be appropriately prolonged.Trial registration: Retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Distribution and Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Cervical Specimens

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-331
Author(s):  
Erkan Özmen ◽  
Ülkü Altoparlak ◽  
Muhammet Hamidullah Uyanık ◽  
Abdulkadir Gülen
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Genotype Distribution ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Hpv Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Hpv Types

Introduction: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is frequently a sexually transmitted virus and can cause cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among the developing countries. In this study, cervical HPV DNA positivity and genotype distributions were investigated in female patients living in our region and the results were compared with different studies. Materials and Methods: Between 1 July, 2017 and 1 March, 2019, 433 cervical swabs were sent to Ataturk University, Medical Faculty Hospital, Medical Microbiology Laboratory due to suspicion of HPV. Swab samples were evaluated for HPV virus using molecular (Polymerase Chain Reaction-PCR) methods. For this purpose, Xpert HPV Test (Cepheid, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA) was used to identify HPV types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66 and 68 t in a single sample. Results: Mean age of the patients ranged from 20 to 69 years, with a mean of 39.8 years (± 10.0). Positivity was detected in 62 of the 433 patients. Mean age of the positive patients was 40.2 years (± 11.3). When the positive patients were examined in terms of HPV types, the presence of HPV 16 was observed with a rate of 25.6%, while the HPV 18/45 types were found to be 9.0% in total. When patients were evaluated according to age groups, HPV DNA positivity was highest in the 25-34 age group with 38.7%. In our statistical study, there was no significant difference in HPV DNA positivity rate between the ages of 35 and under 35 years. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the prevalence and viral genotype distribution of HPV infection in women in Erzurum region. HPV type 16 is seen with a high rate in our region.

scholarly journals Human papillomavirus and human telomerase RNA component gene in cervical cancer progression

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Liu ◽  
Pianping Fan ◽  
Yingying Yang ◽  
Changjun Xu ◽  
Yajuan Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Invasive Cervical Cancer ◽  
Intraepithelial Neoplasia ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cancer Group ◽  
Potential Marker ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Human Telomerase

Abstract This study aimed to examine hTERC gene in different grades of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer, and the association between hTERC and high risk-human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection. Patients who underwent cervical cancer screening at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University between October 2010 and December 2011 were enrolled. All patients underwent liquid-based cytology test and hybrid capture 2 (HC2) for HPV detection. hTERC was examined using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Cervical colposcopy biopsy was performed if any of the three results was positive. HC2, FISH, and pathology were compared. A total of 1200 women underwent screening, 150 patients underwent cervical biopsy: 32 in the normal group, 38 in the CIN1 group, 66 in the CIN2/3 group, and 14 in the invasive cervical cancer group. More patients had HR-HPV infection in the CIN2/3 group and ICC group compared with the CIN1 group. hTERC increased with increasing histological dysplasia. There was significant difference in hTERC positive rate between each of the three groups. More patients with hTERC gene amplification were observed in the positive HR-HPV group than in the HR-HPV negative group. In conclusion, hTERC is a potential marker for precancerous cervical cancer lesions. hTERC might be correlated with HR-HPV infection in cervical diseases.

scholarly journals Hormonal contraception: Habits and awareness female students of the University of Novi Sad, Vojvodina, Serbia

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 290-296
Author(s):  
Vesna Mijatovic ◽  
Isidora Samojlik ◽  
Stojan Petkovic ◽  
Olga Horvat ◽  
Zdenko Tomic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Contraceptive Methods ◽  
First Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Novi Sad ◽  
The University

Introduction. Despite a large number of modern contraceptive methods available in the market today, numerous studies have shown insufficient awareness of young women about these forms for birth control. The aim of this study was to compare characteristics of common use of contraceptives as well as the awareness of hormonal contraception among female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad. Materials and Methods. In the study which was conducted in 2012 240 female students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences participated. The average age of students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences was 24.06 ? 3.24 and 22.72 ? 0.90 years, respectively. They completed an anonymous questionnaire, which consisted of three parts. The first part comprised general questions, the second part included characteristics of the sexual life of students and their contraceptive habits, while in the third part students were asked to evaluate the accuracy of statements about hormonal contraception. The obtained data were statistically processed by using appropriate methods. Results. The average age when the students of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Technical Sciences had the first sexual intercourse was 18.74 ? 2.61 and 18.75 ? 2.59, respectively. One third of students from both faculties (30.91% from the Faculty of Medicine and 35% from the Faculty of Technical Sciences) had only one sexual partner. Modern contraception was used by 83.64% of the medical students and by 80% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Contraception was used regularly by 54.54% of the medical students and 43% of those from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The most frequently applied contraceptive method was condom (90% of the medical students and 93% of the Faculty of Technical Sciences students, respectively). Oral contraceptives were used by 24.54% of the medical students and 11% of those form the Faculty of Technical Sciences. There was a statistically significant difference in the knowledge level between the two groups since the medical students gave quantitatively higher range of expected responses than the students from the Faculty of Technical Sciences. Conclusion. It is necessary to increase the availability of adequate information on various types of contraception to student population in Vojvodina.

scholarly journals Pelatihan Pendidikan Seks Anak Usia Dini Pada Kader ‘Aisyiyah Ranting Pandeyan Kecamatan Umbulharjo Kota Yogyakarta

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Ellyda Rizki Wijhati ◽  
Suharni Suharni
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Parental Supervision ◽  
Child Victims ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Sexual Harassment Training ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Training Activities

Age 0-6 years is a period of "golden age" very important and determine the quality of life of children later. Nowadays there are many sexual violence with child victims, caused by weakness of parental supervision and not optimal of sex education in children. Children are particularly vulnerable to being sexually assaulted as being powerless to take action against the perpetrators. Sex education is an effort that can be done to prevent the sexual violence, but many parent assume that sex education is a taboo, less important, children will get that knowledge in school so many parents who do not provide sex education in children. As a result, the child does not have sufficient knowledge about sexual health and cannot protect himself if he experiences violence or sexual harassment. Training activities are expected to increase the knowledge and awareness of cadres of the importance of providing sex education in children. Implementation of the training is done for 2 meetings with a duration of 5 hours. The first meeting discussed the urgency of providing sex education in children and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The second meeting discussed ways of providing sex education and materials to be conveyed to children about their reproductive health, question and answer discussion, and production healthcare cadres. The results of training there is an increase in the level of knowledge and changes in perception of sex education in children and the establishment of reproductive health cadres.

scholarly journals Knowledge Level towards Cervical Cancer Among Students of Baabul Kamil Vocational High School

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Windi Nurdiawan ◽  
Chrestella Odillia ◽  
Monica Risnadena Priyas ◽  
Yosefa Resti Radinda ◽  
Nabila Alifia Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Cervical cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in women worldwide that is mostly preventable and treatable. Knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer screening programs allow the implementation of the prevention of cervical cancer. The community service program is aimed to increase the knowledge of adolescents about cervical cancer and its screening. It was a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental study to measure the level of knowledge of 45 female students of Baabul Kamil Vocational High School, Jatinangor, Sumedang. The study was conducted in May–June 2018. The participants were asked 15 questions, which was an adaptation of previous questionnaires. The program was managed by a mini-lecture that focuses on cervical cancer risk factors and early detection. Furthermore, pretest and posttest were conducted to analyze the level of knowledge on the aforementioned aspects before and after the dissemination descriptively. The participants included in this study were mostly 16 years old (67%). The average recognition of cervical cancer and its early detection was not high. The knowledge of cervical cancer among students of Baabul Kamil Vocational High School was found to be moderate. There is a significant improvement in knowledge level after dissemination. The efficacy of dissemination among female students at Baabul Kamil Vocational High School was apparent in knowledge change. However, good cancer awareness, especially cervical cancer, needs to be established and integrated through effective cancer educational programs in the school curriculum. Key intervention strategies are required to raise cancer awareness in support of taking precautions and early detection measures. TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN SISWI SMK BAABUL KAMIL TENTANG KANKER SERVIKSKanker serviks merupakan salah satu penyebab paling umum kematian terkait kanker pada wanita di seluruh dunia yang sebagian besar dapat dicegah dan diobati. Pengetahuan dan kesadaran tentang program deteksi dini kanker serviks merupakan upaya pencegahan kanker serviks. Program pengabdian pada masyakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja mengenai kanker serviks dan deteksi dininya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental untuk mengukur tingkat pengetahuan 45 siswi SMK Baabul Kamil, Jatinangor, Sumedang. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Mei–Juni 2018. Responden diberikan 15 pertanyaan yang merupakan adaptasi dari kuesioner sebelumnya. Program ini dilakukan melalui penyuluhan tentang faktor risiko kanker serviks dan deteksi dininya. Selanjutnya, dilakukan pretest dan posttest untuk menganalisis tingkat pengetahuan aspek-aspek tersebut sebelum dan sesudah penyuluhan secara deskriptif. Responden yang terlibat dalam penelitian ini sebagian besar berusia 16 tahun (67%). Identifikasi pengetahuan tentang kanker serviks dan deteksi dininya rata-rata tidak tinggi. Pengetahuan tentang kanker serviks di kalangan siswa SMKBaabul Kamil tergolong sedang. Terdapat peningkatan yang bermakna tingkat pengetahuan responden setelah diberikan penyuluhan Efektivitas sosialisasi di kalangan siswa perempuan di SMK Baabul Kamil terlihat dari perubahan pengetahuan. Namun, kesadaran kanker yang baik, khususnya deteksi dini kanker serviks perlu diatur dan diintegrasikan melalui program pendidikan kanker yang efektif dalam kurikulum sekolah. Langkah strategis diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran tentang kanker demi mendukung tindakan pencegahan dan deteksi dini.

scholarly journals Risk of cervical cancer associated with HPV infection among the gynae outdoor patients

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 3-6
Author(s):  
Tanjila Rahman ◽  
Shahina Tabassum ◽  
Munira Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Hpv Test

Human papilloma virus is an oncogenic DNA virus, which is identified in 99.7% case of invasive cancer. It is the most prevalent virus involved in sexually transmitted diseases worldwide and an important public health challenge for the prevention of cervical carcinoma. Cervical cancer is the second cause of malignant neoplasia and death in women. The present study was thus designed to detect the risk factors for HPV infection in normal and unhealthy cervix of women attending tertiary care hospital (BSMMU). HPV DNA was detected among the study population using the Hybrid Capture 2 assay, which determined HPV high risk types. A total of 68 women between 25-70 years of age were included in this cross sectional study. Among them 13 (19.1%) cases were tested positive for HPV DNA. The risk factors for HPV infection identified from this result are early sexual activity, lower level of education, early marriage, multi-parity, total duration of sexual activity in years and long term use of oral contraceptive pill and poor socioeconomic condition. Increased awareness and understanding regarding HPV infection would improve the risk of infection and control in sexually active women. HPV diagnosis at early stages of infection is of fundamental importance. The use of HPV test in routine cervical mass screening may not be possible in developing countries like Bangladesh due to its high cost. Nevertheless, it has been shown to be a useful tool when combined with cytology to diagnose high-risk infection in apparently normal tissues, and may help to reduce the risk of cervical cancers. The results obtained from this study ultimately contribute to cervical cancer prevention among Bangladeshi women. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bmjk.v46i1-2.18231 Bang Med J (Khulna) 2013; 46 : 3-6

scholarly journals Human papillomavirus infection rate, distribution characteristics, and risk of age in pre- and postmenopausal women

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Shen ◽  
Jing Xia ◽  
Huihui Li ◽  
Yang Xu ◽  
Sanping Xu
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Postmenopausal Women ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
The Other ◽  
Distribution Characteristics ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Risk Hpv

Abstract Background The incidence rate of cervical cancer is increasing yearly. The persistent infection of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main factor leading to cervical cancer. HPV infection is double peak type. This study aimed at analyzing the HPV distribution characteristics, infection rate, and risk of age in pre- and postmenopausal women. So as to provide reference for the prevention of HPV infection and cervical cancer screening strategy. Methods A retrospective analysis of 4614 women who underwent cervical cytology, and HPV examination from January 2018 to October 2019 at the healthcare department of Wuhan Union Hospital was done. We explored the characteristics and distribution of HPV infections around the menopause, then comparing the infection rate of HPV in postmenopause and over 65 years old, in order to analyze the influence of different ages on HPV infection. Results Generally, the HPV infection rate was 13.10% (539/4115), whereby the high-risk subtype constituted 73.84% (398/539) of all positive cases. On the other hand, the HPV39 infection was more common in postmenopausal women; however, there was no significant difference in the distribution of the other types in the pre- and postmenopausal women. The first four types were 52/53/58/16. The results further showed that the rates of HPV infection before and after menopause were 12.34% (367/2975) and 15.09% (172/1140), respectively, which had no significant difference (P = 0.056), but more susceptible to high-risk HPV infection after the age of 65 (P = 0.041). Except for 40 years old to menopause, the infection rate of high-risk HPV in this age group was different from that in postmenopause (P = 0.023, 0.729 (0.555, 0.957)), other age groups had no significant effect on high-risk HPV infection. Conclusions It was concluded that whether menopause has nothing to do with HPV infection. Moreover, the risk of high-risk HPV infection in women aged 40 to premenopausal is relatively low, but the infection rate increases after 65. Hence the cutoff screening age should be appropriately prolonged.

scholarly journals Human Papilloma Virus and Other Risk Factors of Carcinoma Cervix

1970 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-23 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Khatun ◽  
Syed Md Akram Hussain ◽  
F Hossain ◽  
A Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Carcinoma Cervix ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Screening Strategies

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among women in many developing countries constituting 20%-30% of female cancers. The etiological factors of cervical cancer include environmental, social, sexual and sexually transmitted agents including human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV has identified in 99.7% invasive cancer. Objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of HPV-DNA virus among diagnosed cases of preinvasive and invasive diseases and to find out different sociodemographic parameters related to carcinoma cervix. This was a cross sectional study. The study has conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Duration of study was from May 2005 to May 2006. Samples were collected from diagnosed cases of CIN I, II, III and CIS and invasive cancer. Thirty cases were recruited for collection of cervical scraping. Sample were collected of in a specially designed sampler containing liquid transport medium and preserved in minus 20 Degree Celsius and sent to the DNA laboratory for processing and identification of HPV by hybrid capture II method. The results were analyzed by using SPSS version 11.0 and shown in tables and diagrams. The risk factors for HPV infection identified from the result. These are early sexual activity, years of sexual activity, urban people, and higher number of pregnancies. The test could identify HPV-DNA in 100 % of invasive and 50 % of preinvasive cancer. In this study HPV infection was found as a strong determinant for the development of cervical carcinoma and its precursors. Poor socio-economic condition, lower level of education, early marriage and first delivery, multi-parity, years of sexual activity are the risk factors for developing HPV infection. New guidelines for cervical cancer screening strategies could be able to develop from the information obtained from this study. A population-based study with larger sample will be required for the evaluation of cervical cancer screening strategies. Key words: HPV, Carcinoma Cervix   DOI: 10.3329/bmj.v38i1.3582 Bangladesh Medical Journal 38(1) 2009 18-23

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