Association between human papillomavirus and preterm delivery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Dénes KovácsAnett SzabóPéter HegyiNándor ÁcsMárton KeszthelyiLevente SáraÁdám CsirzóPéter MátraiKrisztina MunnochRita NagyFerenc Bánhidy

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2024)

Our analysis indicates an association between HPV infection and preterm delivery. It is imperative that future studies consider confounding variables more comprehensively. Additionally, the global implementation of HPV vaccination programs holds significance not only in oncology but also in obstetrics.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
high grade
preterm birth
gestational age
healthcare
primary care
palliative care
public health
preterm infants
cervical cancer screening
current status
quality improvement