Clinical trials

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.