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ArticleJNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association2023

Human Papillomavirus among Women Undergoing Papanicolaou Smear Test in the Department of Gynaecologic Oncology of a Tertiary Care Centre.

Mahendra Raj Shrestha, Ajaya Basnet, Rajendra Maharjan, Sagar Ghimire, Nisha Khatri, Arju Shrestha, Lochan Karki, Saujanya Karmacharya

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Article in JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Mahendra Raj ShresthaDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Ajaya BasnetDepartment of Microbiology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Rajendra MaharjanDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sagar GhimireDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nisha KhatriDepartment of Gynaecologic Oncology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Arju ShresthaDepartment of Gynaecologic Oncology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Lochan KarkiDepartment of Medicine, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahaboudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Saujanya KarmacharyaDepartment of Gynaecologic Oncology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, Balambu, Kathmandu, Nepal.
National Academy of Medical Sciences · NP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: In invasive cervical specimens or precursors, high-risk human papillomavirus Deoxyribonucleic acid may be detected to identify females at risk of developing cervical cancer. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of human papillomavirus among women undergoing Papanicolaou smear tests in a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among women undergoing the Papanicolaou smear test in the Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Nepal Armed Police Force Hospital, between 1 June 2022 and 15 November 2022. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Review Board. A convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among the 199 women, 6 (3.02%) (0.64-5.40, 95% Confidence Interval) had human papillomavirus infection. The mean age of the infected females was 31.17±5.57 years. Human papillomavirus DNA for 16 and 18 were detected in 4 (66.67%) and 2 (33.33%) females, respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence of human papillomavirus in females was found to be lower than other studies done in similar settings. Keywords: cytology; histology; human papillomavirus; Nepal; prevalence.

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Genital Neoplasms, FemaleUterine Cervical DysplasiaAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHuman Papillomavirus VirusesHumansPapanicolaou TestPapillomaviridaeTertiary Care CentersVaginal Smears

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PMID38289759
PMCPMC10792713
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