Incidence of Cervical Cancer among women in Edo North, Nigeria.
Cervical cancer, linked to certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) remains a global health concern. This study investigated the incidence of cervical cancer among women in Edo North, Nigeria. A cross-sectional analytical study design was utilized for this research. Cervical specimens were obtain...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hammer Head Production Limited
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science |
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| Online Access: | https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/521 |
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| Summary: | Cervical cancer, linked to certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) remains a global health concern. This study investigated the incidence of cervical cancer among women in Edo North, Nigeria. A cross-sectional analytical study design was utilized for this research. Cervical specimens were obtained from 113 women and smears made for Papanicolaou staining technique. Polymerase chain reaction for HPV-DNA detection was further performed on the positive samples. Of the 113 participants, 98.2% (111) had normal cytology, while 1.8% (2) revealed HSIL, both abnormal cytology cases also tested positive for HPV-16. The age range was 46 to 55 years. These findings show incidence rate of cervical cancer development, therefore, the importance of comprehensive prevention strategies. |
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| ISSN: | 2536-7153 |