Research Article

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection in Early Pregnancy: Prevalence and Implications

Table 2

Pregnancy complications in HPV positive versus negative group.

Pregnancy ComplicationsHPV PositiveHPV NegativeP value
(n= 41)(n= 63)

Abortions (%)2 (4.8%)3(4.7%)0.100

Pregnancy Related Hypertension (%)3 (7.3%)4(6.3%)0.470

Gestational Diabetes (GDM) (%)2 (4.8%)4(6.3%)0.641

Foetal Growth Restriction (FGR) (%)2 (4.8%)3(4.7%)0.100

Preterm Pre-labor Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) (%)6 (14.6%)2 (3.2%)0.026

Preterm Delivery (%) Spontaneous – Excluding PPROM3 (7.3%)2 (3.2%)0.324