Factors associated with human papillomavirus infection during pregnancy: An integrative review

Abstract

Objective: To identify factors associated with human papillomavirus infection in pregnant women. Method: Integrative review carried out in the following databases: BDENF, LILACS, MEDLINE and IBECS. The following descriptors were used: “Papilomavirus Humano”, “HPV”, “Gravidez”, “Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis” and “IST” (with respective translations into English). Results: Six articles made up the final sample of this study. The most prevalent research design was the cross-sectional study (n: 03). It was found that the factors associated with HPV infection were related to sociodemographic (younger age, low education, single marital status and alcohol consumption during pregnancy) and maternal (multiparity) characteristics. Conclusion: It was found that some factors may be associated with the presence of HPV infection in pregnant women, such as sociodemographic and maternal characteristics. It is necessary that health professionals have a closer look at this public, in order to contribute to the dissemination of information and consequent prevention.