Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Madagascar's Boeny Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HPV Vaccination Needs and Opportunities - Summary - MDSpire

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Madagascar's Boeny Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HPV Vaccination Needs and Opportunities

  • By

  • Ekaterine Garsevanidze

  • Irina Kislaya

  • Jean-Marc Kutz

  • Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina

  • Sonya Ratefiarisoa

  • Ravo Razafindrakoto

  • Zaraniaina Tahiry Rasolojaona

  • Nantenaina Mathieu Razafindralava

  • Olivette Totofotsy

  • Alexina Olivasoa Zafinimampera

  • Tiana Randrianarisoa

  • Myriam Lassmann

  • Aaron Remkes

  • André Brito

  • Diavolana Koecher Andrianarimanana

  • Rivo Solotiana Rakotomalala

  • Zoly Rakotomalala

  • Pia Rausche

  • Jana Hey

  • Sandrine McKay-Chopin

  • Jürgen May

  • Monika Hampl

  • Valentina Marchese

  • Tarik Gheit

  • Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo

  • Daniela Fusco

  • January 28, 2026

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Objective:

To measure the prevalence of specific circulating HPV types and describe co-infection rates among women of reproductive age in Madagascar's Boeny region to inform HPV vaccination program planning.

Key Findings:
  • HPV prevalence in Madagascar is over 36%, with cervical cancer being the most common cancer among women, highlighting the need for targeted vaccination strategies.
  • The study emphasizes the necessity for effective HPV vaccination strategies tailored to the prevalent genotypes.
Interpretation:

The high prevalence of HPV and cervical cancer in Madagascar underscores the urgent need for effective vaccination programs and public health interventions to address this critical health issue.

Limitations:
  • Non-probabilistic sampling may limit the generalizability of the findings.
  • Potential biases in self-reported data and participant recruitment may affect the results.
  • Exclusion criteria may impact the representativeness of the sample.
Conclusion:

Understanding HPV epidemiology is crucial for developing targeted vaccination strategies in Madagascar, where cervical cancer incidence remains alarmingly high, necessitating immediate public health action.

Original Source(s)

Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Madagascar's Boeny Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HPV Vaccination Needs and Opportunities

  • by Ekaterine Garsevanidze, Irina Kislaya, Jean-Marc Kutz, Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina, Sonya Ratefiarisoa, Ravo Razafindrakoto, Zaraniaina Tahiry Rasolojaona, Nantenaina Mathieu Razafindralava, Olivette Totofotsy, Alexina Olivasoa Zafinimampera, Tiana Randrianarisoa, Myriam Lassmann, Aaron Remkes, André Brito, Diavolana Koecher Andrianarimanana, Rivo Solotiana Rakotomalala, Zoly Rakotomalala, Pia Rausche, Jana Hey, Sandrine McKay-Chopin, Jürgen May, Monika Hampl, Valentina Marchese, Tarik Gheit, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Daniela Fusco

  • January 28, 2026

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