Cervical cancer prevention in countries with the highest HIV prevalence: a review of policies

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Early Sexual Debut and the Effects on Well-Being among South African Adolescent Girls and Young Women Aged 15 to 24 Years

Tracy McClinton Appollis et al.

Summary: Early sexual debut was associated with coercion at first sex and lower levels of well-being, indicating that delaying early sexual debut may have a positive impact on well-being.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SEXUAL HEALTH (2022)

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WHO launches strategy to accelerate elimination of cervical cancer

Manjulika Das

LANCET ONCOLOGY (2021)

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Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries

Hyuna Sung et al.

Summary: The global cancer burden in 2020 saw an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10.0 million cancer deaths. Female breast cancer surpassed lung cancer as the most commonly diagnosed cancer, while lung cancer remained the leading cause of cancer death. These trends are expected to rise in 2040, with transitioning countries experiencing a larger increase compared to transitioned countries due to demographic changes and risk factors associated with globalization and a growing economy. Efforts to improve cancer prevention measures and provision of cancer care in transitioning countries will be crucial for global cancer control.

CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS (2021)

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Vaccine efficacy against persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) 16/18 infection at 10 years after one, two, and three doses of quadrivalent HPV vaccine in girls in India: a multicentre, prospective, cohort study

Partha Basu et al.

Summary: This study in India compared the efficacy of single dose HPV vaccine with two and three doses in protecting against persistent HPV 16 and 18 infection over a 10-year period. The research found that a single dose of the vaccine provided similar protection against these infections as two or three doses, which are responsible for nearly 70% of cervical cancers.

LANCET ONCOLOGY (2021)

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National implementation of HPV vaccination programs in low-resource countries: Lessons, challenges, and future prospects

Vivien D. Tsu et al.

Summary: The paper reviews the experience of low-and middle-income countries that have introduced HPV vaccines, focusing on sustainability and scale-up challenges. Despite successes in reaching eligible girls, there are still considerable challenges to overcome, such as rumors, reaching out-of-school girls, and estimating target populations. New opportunities, such as additional vaccine manufacturers and one-dose delivery studies, could help address barriers to higher coverage and financial sustainability.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (2021)

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Accelerating action on cervical screening in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) post COVID-19 era

Yin Ling Woo et al.

Summary: Efforts to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in LMICs must consider social structures within health systems, and there are opportunities to strengthen cervical screening amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic.

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (2021)

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Estimates of the global burden of cervical cancer associated with HIV

Dominik Stelzle et al.

Summary: HIV infection significantly increases the risk of cervical cancer, especially in countries in southern Africa and eastern Africa. The burden of HIV-attributable cervical cancer is substantial, with a significant proportion of new cases diagnosed among women living with HIV.

LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH (2021)

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Article Health Policy & Services

Sexual risk behaviour and its correlates among adolescents in Mozambique: results from a national school survey in 2015

Supa Pengpid et al.

Summary: The study revealed a significant proportion of adolescents in Mozambique engaging in risky sexual behaviors such as early sexual debut, having multiple sexual partners, and not using protection. Factors like alcohol use, school truancy, older age, and being male were associated with multiple sexual risk behaviors. Interventions are needed to address this issue.

SAHARA J-JOURNAL OF SOCIAL ASPECTS OF HIV-AIDS (2021)

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