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Dataset for vaginal human papillomavirus infection among adolescent and early adult girls in Jos, Nigeria

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To assess risk factors for HPV infection, determine knowledge about HPV vaccines, assess willingness to receive the HPV vaccine among adolescent and early adult girls in Nigeria, we administered a structured questionnaire. We also collected samples to determine the prevalence and patterns of HPV infections. DATA DESCRIPTION: The dataset contains the responses of 205 participants from 10 randomly selected public and private secondary schools in Jos, Nigeria. The data includes information on risk factors for HPV infections such as sexual behaviours, knowledge about HPV vaccine and willingness to receive the vaccine. This is valuable information that can be compared to data from studies in other environments or to determine changes in the pattern of risk factors and HPV prevalence in this population over time.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-023-06560-3

Authors: Nanma T. Cosmas, Lohya Nimzing, Daniel Z. Egah, Oluranti A. Famooto, Sally N. Adebamowo, Clement A. Adebamowo

Institutions: University of Jos, Jos University Teaching Hospital, University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Cervical Cancer and HPV Research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,690