Author/Authors :
Jahdi، Freshteh نويسنده Nurssing & Midwifery School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Jahdi, Freshteh , Khademi، Khadijeh نويسنده Nurssing & Midwifery School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Khademi, Khadijeh , Merghati Khoei، Effat نويسنده Family & Sexual Health Division, Brain and Spinal Injury Research Center (BASIR), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Haghani، Hamid نويسنده , , Yazdanpanahi، Zahra نويسنده Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fatemeh (PBUH) School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; ,
Abstract :
Humman papillomavirus (HPV) has been known as one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. HPV infection can cause serious health complications. The aim of this study was to determine the individual and medical factors associated with HPV infection among the Iranian women. In this case-control study, 210 women were divided into two groups with and without the diagnosis of HPV infection. A standard questionnaire was used to obtain the individual and medical history of each patient. Our findings showed that the age (P = 0.01), no history of urinary tract infection (P = 0.00) and history of skin wart (P = 0.01) were as three risk factors for HPV infection. Recognition of the individual and medical factors associated with genital HPV can help the health providers to find the high-risk women and develop the effective strategies for prevention.
