Prevalencia del virus de papiloma humano en gestantes que acuden al hospital especializado Matilde Hidalgo de Procel, en el año 2020 al 2021.

Abstract

Human Papillomavirus infection is seen worldwide, with higher prevalence in developing countries. It is mostly linked to the early onset of sexual intercourse. Objective: To determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus in pregnant women attending the Matilde Hidalgo de Procel Specialized Hospital from 2020 to 2021. Design: descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, retrospective. Population: 153 pregnant women. Sample: 110 pregnant women with HPV treated at the Matilde Hidalgo de Procel Specialized Hospital. Technique: Indirect observation. Instrument: Indirect observation matrix. Results: The prevalence of Human Papillomavirus in pregnant women was 0.445 in 2020 and 0.31% in 2021. Among the characteristics, the majority were between 18 and 23 years old (55%), single (80% ), with a secondary education level (77%), reside in urban areas (100%), of mestizo ethnicity (85%); Among the antecedents, the pregnant women were in the third trimester (88%), they started their relationships from 15 to 18 years old (57%), they were primigravidas (61%), who were infected vaginally (74%), they indicated not having used a condom (100%), and did not have a sexually transmitted disease (98%); among the clinical manifestations they presented warts/condylomas (100%). Conclusion: The prevalence of the Human Papillomavirus, it was evidenced that it occurs between 0.44% and 0.31% of pregnant women, there are different antecedents that can be modified through strategies applied in a general way in women, to help them raise awareness about the importance of having a responsible sexuality, avoiding this type of infections.