Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes shows inconsistencies across countries, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. An in-depth identification of HPV infection rates and genotypes across regions, ethnicities, and age groups in large populations is crucial. We aimed to assess the prevalence of HPV infections among Korean women and investigate the prevalence of multi-type infections among HPV types. To identify HPV types, 16,669 specimens were subjected to DNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reactions. The HPV infection rate was 36.7%, with single- and multi-type HPV infection rates of 21.4% and 15.3%, respectively. The prevalence of HPV infection was higher among women in their 20s and 60s. HPV types 16 and 18 were most commonly multi-type infected with HPV type 52. In conclusion, promoting HPV awareness and prevention strategies and incentivizing vaccination can boost vaccination rates among eligible individuals.
Source: Pathogens
Authors: Jang Mook Kim, Jang Mook Kim, Hee Seung Song, Jieun Hwang, Jae Kyung Kim, Jae Kyung Kim
Institutions: Dankook University, Sangji University
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,654
OpenAlex ID: W4409280016