Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Accra, Ghana: a pilot cross-sectional study

Prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus infection and cervical lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Accra, Ghana: a pilot cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Little attention has been given to the risk of high-risk human papillomavirus (hr-HPV) infection and cervical precancerous lesions among female migrant head porters (kayayei) in Ghana, as a vulnerable group, and to promote cervical screening in these women. This pilot study aimed...

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Main Authors: Ethel Tekpor, Kofi Effah, Jerry Sifa, Joseph Emmanuel Amuah, Nana Owusu Mensah Essel, Seyram Kemawor, Comfort Mawusi Wormenor, Edna Sesenu, Stephen Danyo, Patrick Kafui Akakpo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Human papillomavirus infections
Cervical cancer
Cancer screening
Internal migrant workers
Women’s health
Health equality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18094-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18094-9

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