This study aims to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) and to assess the HPV type distribution among women \>= 15 years of age, attending routine gynaecological examination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
420
Human papillomavirus detection and typing in cervical samples.
Questionnaire completion
GSK Investigational Site
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
GSK Investigational Site
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prevalence of any human papillomavirus deoxyribo nucleic acid and of different types of human papillomavirus (including multiple infections) among women undergoing cervical screening.
Time frame: At least 12 months from the date of subject enrolment
Prevalence of any human papillomavirus deoxyribo nucleic acid and of different types of human papillomavirus (high risk and low risk) among women of different age strata undergoing cervical screening.
Time frame: At least 12 months from the date of subject enrolment
Behavioural risk factors such as age at first marriage and age at first pregnancy (assessed through administration of a behavioural questionnaire).
Time frame: At least 12 months from the date of subject enrolment
Level of awareness of human papillomavirus and its relation to transmission and to causation of cervical cancer.
Time frame: At least 12 months from the date of subject enrolment
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