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Towards elimination of cervical cancer - human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and cervical cancer screening in Asian National Cancer Centers Alliance (ANCCA) member countries.

Authors :
Ong SK
Abe SK
Thilagaratnam S
Haruyama R
Pathak R
Jayasekara H
Togawa K
Bhandari AKC
Shankar A
Nessa A
Jugder U
Agustina J
Biglari M
Yusuf A
Tshomo U
Fernando E
Cairo C
Kaung KK
Rath B
Vongdala C
Pradhananga KK
Kim J
Chung YK
Thanh Huong TT
Sangrajran S
Zhang Y
Basu P
Woo YL
Sukumaran B
Hwang WYK
Source :
The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific [Lancet Reg Health West Pac] 2023 Aug 01; Vol. 39, pp. 100860. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 01 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

About 95% of cervical cancers worldwide are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Cervical cancer is preventable and curable if it is detected and treated early. We reviewed the latest national cervical cancer indicators, and barriers to HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening in 21 Asian National Cancer Centers Alliance (ANCCA) member countries. Half (n = 11, 52%) of the countries have introduced HPV vaccination for girls as part of their national vaccination programme, three countries reported coverage of over 90%. Most ANCCA member countries have cervical cancer screening programmes, only five countries reported screening uptake of over 50%. The barriers to HPV vaccination coverage and cervical cancer screening participation have been identified. Ensuring health service accessibility and affordability for women, addressing sociocultural barriers, and strengthening the healthcare system and continuum of care are essential to increase HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening coverage.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.<br /> (© 2023 Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-6065
Volume :
39
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37576906
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2023.100860