Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Genotypes Among Reproductive-Aged Women in Madagascar's Boeny Region: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of HPV Vaccination Needs and Opportunities - Takeaways - 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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    HPV is a prevalent sexually transmitted infection, with high-risk types linked to cervical cancer, particularly in Madagascar.

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    Madagascar has a high HPV prevalence of over 36%, contributing to cervical cancer being the most common cancer in the country.

  • 3

    The WHO aims to eliminate cervical cancer by vaccinating 90% of girls by age 15, but Madagascar faces significant vaccination implementation challenges.

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    This study analyzes HPV genotypes among women in Madagascar's Boeny region to inform effective vaccination strategies.

  • 5

    Madagascar's low vaccination rates are attributed to political, infrastructural, and financial barriers, hindering public health outcomes.

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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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