Prevalence and genotype distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among West African populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review shows 42.3% HPV prevalence in West Africa, highlighting regional health disparities.

The overall prevalence of HPV in West Africa is estimated at 42.3%, with high heterogeneity observed.
Among women with cervical cancer, the pooled HPV prevalence reached as high as 81.4%, indicating significant risk.
Analysis incorporated 145 studies from 12 countries, assessing HPV genotypes and associated biases.
Recommendations for targeted health interventions could help mitigate HPV burden, particularly in vulnerable groups.

Magagi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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