Publications by authors named "Mercy Akpan"
Article Synopsis
- The introduction of the HPV immunisation programme in England is expected to significantly decrease the occurrence of vaccine-type infections among young women.
- A study analyzed HPV prevalence in young females under 25 before the mass vaccination began in 2008, using residual swab samples collected during chlamydia testing programs.
- The findings revealed that 35% of participants aged 16-24 had high-risk HPV infections, with higher rates linked to factors like age and sexual behavior, highlighting a concerning prevalence of HPV before the vaccination rollout.
