Publications by authors named "Edna Omar Viegas"
We assessed the safety and immunogenicity of HIV-DNA priming using Zetajet™, a needle-free device intradermally followed by intramuscular HIV-MVA boosts, in 24 healthy Mozambicans. Volunteers were randomized to receive three immunizations of 600 μg (n = 10; 2 × 0.1 ml) or 1,200 μg (n = 10; 2 × 0.
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- - The study assessed HPV infection rates among young adults (18-24 years) in Maputo, Mozambique, revealing a high overall infection prevalence of 40.8%, with significantly higher rates in women (63.6%) compared to men (10.2%).
- - HPV52 was the most prevalent type among women, while HPV51 was most common in men; factors like HIV infection and early sexual debut were linked to higher multiple HPV infections.
- - The findings highlight the need for improved sexual health education and interventions in Mozambique, as current HPV vaccines only cover a limited range of the detected high-risk HPV genotypes (37% for the 9-valent vaccine).
Background: Prevalence of HIV in Mozambique among individuals aged 15-49 years is 11.5%. The HIV prevalence is higher in women than in men across the country, peaking at ages 25-29 years and 35-39 years, respectively.
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