scholarly journals Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and oropharyngeal HPV in ethnically diverse, sexually active adolescents: community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. sextrans-2020-054428
Author(s):  
Sarah Kerry-Barnard ◽  
Simon Beddows ◽  
Fiona Reid ◽  
Nicholas Beckley-Hoelscher ◽  
Kate Soldan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Chlamydia Screening ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hpv Genotyping ◽  
Minority Ethnic Groups ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesOropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is the most common human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancer in the UK, but little is known about the prevalence of oropharyngeal HPV in sexually active teenagers. We investigated reported HPV vaccination coverage (in females) and prevalence of oropharyngeal HPV in sexually active students attending six technical colleges in London, UK.MethodsIn 2017, we obtained mouthwash samples and questionnaires from male and female students taking part in the ‘Test n Treat’ chlamydia screening trial. Samples were subjected to HPV genotyping.ResultsOf 232 participants approached, 202 (87%) provided a mouthwash sample and questionnaire. Participants’ median age was 17 years and 47% were male. Most (73%) were from black and minority ethnic groups, 64% gave a history of oral sex, 52% reported having a new sexual partner in the past 6 months, 33% smoked cigarettes, 5.9% had concurrent genitourinary Chlamydia trachomatis infection and 1.5% Neisseria gonorrhoeae and 5.0% were gay or bisexual. Only 47% (50/107) of females reported being vaccinated against HPV 16/18, of whom 74% had received ≥2 injections. HPV genotyping showed three mouthwash samples (1.5%, 95% CI 0.3% to 4.3%) were positive for possible high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV), one (0.5%, 0.0% to 2.7%) for low-risk HPV 6/11, but none (0.0%, 0.0% to 1.8%) for HR-HPV. Four samples (2.0%, 0.5% to 5.0%) were positive for HPV16 using a HPV16 type-specific quantitative PCR, but these were at a very low copy number and considered essentially negative.ConclusionsDespite the high prevalence of oral sex and genitourinary chlamydia and low prevalence of HPV vaccination, the prevalence of oropharyngeal HR-HPV in these adolescents was negligible.

scholarly journals Medical students’ knowledge of the human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer, and HPV vaccination

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miriam da Silva Wanderley ◽  
Dejano Tavares Sobral ◽  
Ceres Nunes Resende ◽  
Lívia de Azevedo Levino ◽  
Luísa de Assis Marques ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vaccination Programs

Abstract: Introduction: Medical students still have many doubts regarding HPV (Human papillomavirus) and the vaccine against this virus. Objective: The study aimed to assess the University of Brasilia medical students’ grasp of knowledge about HPV, its relationship with cancer, and the vaccine against the virus. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken by applying a survey questionnaire on the topics. The evaluation involved 379 respondents, 72.7% of the 521 students from the 1st to the 6th years enrolled in the second semester of 2017. The statistical analyses included differences between means and proportions, effect size measures, and the correlation between the identified indicators. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee in Research on Human Beings of the School of Medicine (1,989,835). Results: The 50-item knowledge score increased progressively with the year attended by the medical students (r= .706, p< .001), and was higher among the sexually-active compared to celibate participants (t = 3.26, df = 275, p = 0.001, d = 0.37), as well as among participants with higher family income compared to those with lower family income (t= 2.91, df= 366, p= .004, d= .35). No significant score differences emerged between participants grouped by gender, sexual behavior, or HPV vaccination status. Furthermore, gender (female; OR= 6.5, p<.001), age range (<24 years; OR= 3.3, p= .001), sexuality (active; OR= 2.7, p= .002), but not overall knowledge were predictors of the wish to be vaccinated among the 297 unvaccinated students. Conclusion: The study revealed a strong correlation of medical students’ HPV-related knowledge with medical school year and significantly higher scores among sexually active and higher-income respondents, but there were no essential differences between males and females or between vaccinated and unvaccinated students. Among the latter participants, gender, age, and sexuality, but not knowledge, were the best predictors of the wish to be vaccinated. The findings suggest the need for improving HPV screening and vaccination programs and educational strategies regarding HPV-related diseases.

scholarly journals Nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Innocentia Ebu ◽  
Gifty Esinam Abotsi-Foli ◽  
Doreen Faakonam Gakpo
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer Risk ◽  
Nurses And Midwives

Abstract Background Nurses and midwives play important roles in educating the public on cervical cancer prevention strategies. Aim This study sought to assess nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in relation to their background characteristics. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study using questionnaires was conducted with a convenience sample of 318 female nurses and midwives, ages 20 to 59, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The data were summarised using frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests, and Fisher’s exact tests. Results The results indicated that 41.5% (n = 132) of the participants had high levels of knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors, and 17.6% (n = 56) of the respondents had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Reasons for receiving the HPV vaccination included advice from a colleague (12.9%, n = 41) and perceived threat of cervical cancer (11.7%, n = 37). Of the 262 respondents who had not been vaccinated, 24.45% (n = 78) strongly agreed and 28.0% (n = 89) agreed with the statement that there was limited information on HPV vaccination. Also, there were statistically significant associations between age (X2 = 23.746, p = 0.001), marital status (X2 = 14.758, p = 0.005), completed level of education (X2 = 21.692, p = 0.001), and duration of working at the hospital (X2 = 8.424, p = 0.038) and acceptance of HPV vaccination. Conclusions This study demonstrated gaps in knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors and attitudes towards HPV vaccination, indicating the need for targeted measures to improve knowledge and attitudes. Also, measures to increase acceptance of HPV vaccination among nurses and midwives should consider their sociodemographic characteristics.

scholarly journals Human papillomavirus vaccination coverage among working women

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 714-722
Author(s):  
Sajeda Khatun ◽  
Ashees Kumar Saha ◽  
Irtiza Ahmed Chowdhury ◽  
Arifa Sultana ◽  
Mst Wazeda Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Vaccination Coverage ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the causes of cervical cancer which is preventable. The study was a cross-sectional study with the objective was to determine the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination coverage among working women. A total 236 educated working women were selected purposively from different working places in Dhaka city. A pretested semi- structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The knowledge was assessed by using modified Blooms cut off points which was developed with cervical cancer and vaccine knowledge related questions. The study result revealed that among 236 working women 71.2% knew about the risk factor of cervical cancer. It was found that 92.8% knew about the way of prevention of cervical cancer respectively. The overall knowledge on cervical cancer and vaccine was found to be having good knowledge 21.2%, satisfactory knowledge 41.9% and poor knowledge 36.9%. Out of the total working women only 5.1% had HPV vaccination coverage. Reason behind non vaccinations, 50% mentioned had no knowledge about vaccine, 35.3% mentioned can’t decide and 8.9% mentioned high cost of vaccine. Significant association has been observed in between vaccination coverage with over all knowledge of cervical cancer (p value .04). It may be concluded that HPV vaccination coverage is very low which needs awareness program on this issues through mass media, educational session, counseling and so on to reduce human papillomavirus associated cancers as well as economic burden. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2020, 6(4): 714-722

scholarly journals Perception of the Saudi Community towards Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 158
Author(s):  
Ahlam A. Alzahrani ◽  
Nebras AlGhanaim ◽  
Samia Abdulmageed
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Males And Females

To examine the awareness and perception of Saudi community towards Human Papillomavirus Vaccination. A cross-sectional study has examined the perception and awareness of Saudi individuals towards Human Papillomavirus HPV vaccination. A sample of 278 Saudi individuals were included. A close-ended survey questionnaire was employed to collect the data of Papillomavirus HPV vaccination. Around, 78.30% female and male participants were unaware of the availability of HPV vaccination against cervical cancer. 90.06% of females supported cervical cancer screening Pap smear by gynecologist after enduring vaccination. Only, 40.66% visited the gynecologist for screening. Results demonstrated 85.77% female agreed on receiving expensive vaccination. Conversely, 97.48% supported on HPV vaccination free of charge. A lack of knowledge about HPV, Pap smear, and cervical cancer. The data obtained can be used as a standard to devise effective awareness programs. Data was collected particularly from Saudi Arabia for evaluating Saudi community perception. Both males and females were observed to be interested in taking vaccination and prevention initiatives against the cervical cancer, whereas, there is a lack of awareness observed among the males and females included in the study.

scholarly journals How university students view human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination: A cross-sectional study in Jinan, China

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huachun Zou ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Yuanyuan Ma ◽  
Yongjie Wang ◽  
Fanghui Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
University Students ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Human papillomavirus vaccination and sexual practices among men who have sex with men in Melbourne, Australia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 312-317
Author(s):  
Eric PF Chow ◽  
Ei T Aung ◽  
Marcus Y Chen ◽  
Catriona S Bradshaw ◽  
Christopher K Fairley
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Negative

The aim of this study was to explore the factors associated with self-reported receipt of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM aged 16–40 years attending the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia, for their first visit in 2016 were included in the analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between self-reported HPV vaccination and sexual practices: one examining the sexual practices. A total of 1332 MSM with a mean age of 27.6 (standard error [SE] = 0.1) were included in the analysis. The mean number of reported male partners in the last 3 and 12 months was 4.0 (SE = 0.1) and 8.9 (SE = 0.4), respectively. Six percent ( n =  81) of MSM reported receiving the HPV vaccine. There was no significant association between sexual practices (the number of partners or condomless anal sex) and self-reported HPV vaccine receipt after adjusting for confounding factors such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) status and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). HIV-negative MSM taking PrEP were three times more likely to be vaccinated against HPV compared with HIV-negative MSM not taking PrEP in both multivariable analyses. Our findings suggest that there is no association between HPV vaccination and sexual risk practices in MSM.

scholarly journals Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination and Adolescent Girls' Knowledge and Sexuality in Western Uganda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e0137094 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kampikaho Turiho ◽  
Wilson Winston Muhwezi ◽  
Elialilia Sarikiaeli Okello ◽  
Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye ◽  
Cecil Banura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Western Uganda

YouTube™ videos related to human papillomavirus: the need for professional communication

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey H. Basch ◽  
Grace Clarke Hillyer ◽  
Alyssa Berdnik ◽  
Charles E. Basch
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
General Information ◽  
Professional Communication ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Health Related

Abstract YouTube™ is a frequently visited website that contains a large and diverse collection of health-related videos. The aim of this study was to identify the most popular videos on YouTube™.com related to human papillomavirus (HPV) and describe their content. This cross-sectional study involved using the search terms “HPV” and “human papillomavirus” to determine a purposive sample composed of an equal number of the most popular “professional” (n=35) and “consumer” (n=35) videos identified. Video content was analyzed and those videos related to HPV vaccination in any way were analyzed further to denote the nature of the message. The majority of videos (81.4%) provided general information related to HPV, discussed the association of HPV infection and the development of cancer (81.4%), and addressed HPV screening (64.3%). Just under one-half (n=34) of the videos addressed vaccination. Fifteen of these were neutral, while six were encouraging and 13 were discouraging. The videos included in this study were viewed ~17 million times, which indicates their potential for influencing public awareness and opinions. Of the videos devoted to HPV vaccination, few were encouraging. These videos may impede efforts to increase rates of HPV vaccination, which are already far below target levels.

Do Health-Seeking Populations Know the Link Between Human Papillomavirus and Oropharyngeal Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study in a Nigerian Population

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110066
Author(s):  
Ayodele Adesina ◽  
Erinoso Olufemi ◽  
Odukoya Oluwatosin ◽  
Obigbesan Kayode ◽  
Alli Babatunde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Social History ◽  
Oropharyngeal Cancer ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been causally linked to oropharyngeal cancers. The extent to which the population is aware of this link has not been explored in Nigeria. We aim to investigate the knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancers in a health-seeking population in Nigeria. Methodology: We used a cross-sectional study design, with a multi-stage sampling method comprising a cluster of four health facilities and first-time adult patients attending the general outpatient clinics of the selected health facilities. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was be used to obtain demographic information, social history, HPV awareness, HPV vaccination and the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Results A total of 1,000 respondents completed the survey from four health facilities in Lagos, Nigeria. Majority of respondents were below 40 years (61.5%), and female (53.4%). About 13.4% of the study population were aware of HPV, and 7.9% of HPV vaccines. The most common source of HPV information for respondents who were aware of HPV was the internet (65.4%). Only 7.7% of respondents knew the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. Significant predictors of knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer were higher education [ p: 0.012], higher overall knowledge of HPV risk factors and complications [ p: 0.000]; and awareness of HPV vaccine [ p: 0.020]. Conclusions Our findings suggest a lack of public knowledge of the link between HPV and oropharyngeal cancer. These findings could inform health promotion measures for oropharyngeal cancer, particularly for groups where knowledge is lowest.

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