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The research aims to assess the prevalence of HPV infection and its association with abnormal Pap smear findings in women at primary healthcare.

February 12, 2026Sarajevo medical journal.0 citationsOpen Access

Human Papillomavirus Infection in Women Diagnosed at the Primary Healthcare

EMEmina Masic VRVelma Rebic SHSadeta Hamzic

Key Points

The research aims to assess the prevalence of HPV infection and its association with abnormal Pap smear findings in women at primary healthcare.
Analyzed Pap smear results from women diagnosed at primary healthcare facilities
Tested for HPV infection among those with abnormal Pap results
Identified high-risk HPV genotypes, including HPV 16
26.3% of women had abnormal Pap smear findings
15.3% of tested women were confirmed to have HPV infection
HPV 16 was the most common genotype, found in 42.8% of infections

Abstract

Introduction. HPV infection is highly prevalent worldwide and is a major risk factor for cervical cancer. Results. Abnormal Pap smear findings were detected in 26.3% of women. HPV infection was confirmed in 15.3% of tested women. High-risk HPV genotypes predominated, with HPV 16 being the most frequently identified genotype (42.8%). Conclusion. The findings highlight a strong association between HPV infection and abnormal Pap smear results, emphasizing the importance of HPV testing in primary healthcare for early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. Key words: human papillomavirus, HPV genotyping, Pap test

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