Risk of female human papillomavirus acquisition associated with first male sex partner

J Infect Dis. 2008 Jan 15;197(2):279-82. doi: 10.1086/524875.

Abstract

To quantify the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) acquisition associated with a first male sex partner and to identify associated risk factors, we analyzed data from women who were enrolled before or within 3 months of first intercourse with a male partner and were censored at the report of a second partner. The 1-year cumulative incidence of first HPV infection was 28.5% (95% confidence interval, 20.6%-38.6%) and increased to almost 50% by 3 years. The risk was increased when the first male partner was sexually experienced. Our results indicate a high risk of HPV infection in young women who have had just 1 male sex partner.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Coitus*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Kaplan-Meier Estimate
  • Male
  • Papillomaviridae / genetics
  • Papillomaviridae / isolation & purification*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / epidemiology*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / virology
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexual Partners / classification*
  • Students / statistics & numerical data*
  • Washington / epidemiology