Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is sexual transmission disease (STD) of great magnitude for women, especially in developing countries contributing to increased morbidity and mortality indicators for being the main factor associated with cervical cancer. This study evaluated the prevalence and risk factors associated with HPV infection in population of women seen at Center of Medical Specialties from Imperatriz-MA, in the period May-June 2012. The study was conducted in 103 women enrolled in Cancer Prevention Program Cervix, residents in Imperatriz city who underwent sampling for cervical-vaginal Papanicolaou testing and determination of HPV DNA by PCR. The demographic and clinicalepidemiological data sheet were taken from each woman's gynecological records which occurred on day of harvest survey. The profile of women was predominantly age over 25 years old, married, african descent and education with over eight years. The prevalence of HPV infection was 10.68%. There was no association with any of variables multiple partners ((20%), condom use (23.5%), not holding an annual PAP (13.6%), cigarette smoking (22.2%). Prevalence of HPV infection in women attending in Department of Women's Health Care at Imperatriz-MA was relatively low compared to other cities. Though no variable demonstrate association with the risk of infection, early sexual initiation, multiple partners, STDs showed high prevalence.
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