The Risk Factors Associated with the Incidence of Genital Warts in Iran

Objective: Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is an essential factor in managing diseases in the human population and increasing individuals’ and society’s health levels. Thus to increase our insufficient knowledge about proper prevention methods, we performed this study to assess the risk factors of the incidence of genital warts (GW). Methods: In this case-control study, we enrolled 120 women and divided them into two groups. Sixty women with GW were set in the case group, and 60 healthy women were set in the control group. Afterwards, a questionnaire consisting of 13 questions regarding their life habituates was filled. The answers were analyzed using T-tests and chi-square test. Findings: There was a statistically significant correlation between the incidence of GW and age (P-value ≤ 0.001*), the years passed from first intercourse (P-value =0.02*), and the history of venereal diseases (P-value =0.03*). However, the correlation between this disease and smoking, use of contraceptive medications, use of barrier and gravidity methods, marriage, education, the job of the individual and her partner, and the type of intercourse was not statistically significant. Conclusion: It is interesting that although some factors may increase the risk of GW, some factors that one might reason should affect the prevalence of GW such as the use of barriers, marriage, and socioeconomics of the individuals had no significant effect on the prevalence of GW in this study.