Achieving cervical cancer elimination: The simulated impacts of HPV vaccination and transitioning from liquid-based cytology to HPV-based screening test.

Achieving cervical cancer elimination: The simulated impacts of HPV vaccination and transitioning from liquid-based cytology to HPV-based screening test.

The Ministry of Health Malaysia aims to fully replace liquid-based cytology (LBC) with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) tests and increase the screening coverage from a baseline of 25% to 40% by 2023, followed by a 10% yearly increment until 70% coverage. This transition requires proper planning, includin...

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Main Authors: Nur Zahirah Balqis-Ali, Jailani Anis-Syakira, Weng Hong Fun, Zakiah Mohd Said, Shazimah Abdul Samad, Norhaslinda Zainal Abidin, Jafri Zulkepli, Norazura Ahmad, Mohd Norazam Mohd Abas, Chee Meng Yong, Siti Norbayah Yusof, Nur Adila Daud, Sondi Sararaks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307880

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