This project aims is to monitor the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in real-word conditions, at least 7 years after initiation of HPV vaccination in Sikkim. This study would give an opportunity to provide rapid feedback to the Indian public health authorities about the impact of the HPV vaccine.
Women aged 18 to 22 years, resident of Sikkim and married.
Pregnancy will not be considered as
Sample collection should be avoided during active menstruation.
Women who do not provide written consent
Women who are not able to cooperate in collection of cervical cell sample or respond to questions due to any acute or severe mental and physical illnesses.
Women who had undergone hysterectomy.
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Lead sponsor
Department of Health and Family welfare, Government of Sikkim
Collaborator
Sikkim Manipal Institute
Collaborator
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
Collaborator