Aim: The main goal of this observational study is to determine the prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) infection, and Hepatitis B (Hep B) immunity amongst women of childbearing age 13 to 45 years) attending clinics at Mtshabezi Mission and Matobo clinic respectively; and assess behavioral risk factors of high school students at these catchment areas that can put them at risk for developing cancer of the cervix and liver.
Question: Can screening for cancer, and vaccination against Hep B and HPV, and cognitive behavior intervention help in preventing related cancers amongst these groups of participants.
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males who are not enrolled in these participating High Schools.
children below the age of thirteen who are not enrolled in high schools and are not seeking prenatal, post-partum and family planning services at these selected health facilities during the project period.
Any eligible potential participant without a valid consent.
Any potential participant who is excluded by a doctor or midwife for a known contraindicating medical condition that can lead to potential harm to the participant or staff.
Eunice Dube
Lead sponsor
National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Collaborator