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Statistical analyses included descriptive measures and chi-square tests.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participants had a median age of 28 years (IQR: 23\u201328), with the highest proportion belonging to the 26\u201330 years age group (39%). Condom use was inconsistent among 95% of participants, and a history of paid sex was independently associated with HPV infection (OR 2.2). Regular geosocial networking (GSN) app use was significantly associated with urethral warts and inconsistent condom use. Overall, 43% were HPV-positive, with most infections detected in rectal samples (87%). The most common genotypes were HPV-6, HPV-11, HPV-16 and HPV-68. Genotypes targeted by bivalent, quadrivalent, and nonavalent vaccines were present in 0%, 56%, and 67% of cases, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>HPV prevalence in our study was high, particularly at rectal sites. 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