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Soto-Salgado M, Suárez E, Viera-Rojas TD, Pericchi LR, Ramos-Cartagena JM, Deshmukh AA, Tirado-Gómez M, Ortiz AP. Development of a multivariable prediction model for anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in persons living with HIV in Puerto Rico: a cross-sectional study. LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. AMERICAS 2023; 17:100382. [PMID: 36742079 PMCID: PMC9894264 DOI: 10.1016/j.lana.2022.100382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Persons living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk of developing anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL). We aimed to develop a prediction model for anal HSIL based on individual characteristics of PLWH. Methods Cross-sectional study of PLWH aged ≥21 years who attended the Anal Neoplasia Clinic of the University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center from 2016 to 2022. The primary outcome was biopsy-confirmed anal HSIL. For each sex, relations between potential predictors and HSIL were examined using univariate (ULRM) and multivariable (MLRM) logistic regression models. Risk modelling was performed with MLRM and validated with bootstrapping techniques. The area under the ROC Curves (AUC) was estimated with 95% CI. Findings HSIL was detected among 45.11% of patients, 68.48% were males, and 59.42% were ≥45 aged. Multivariable analysis showed that, in women, the only significant predictor for HSIL was having a previous abnormal anal cytology (p = 0.01). In men, significant predictors for HSIL were having a previous abnormal anal cytology (p < 0.001) and a history of infection with any gonorrhoea (p = 0.002). Other suggestive predictors for HSIL among women were obesity and smoking. No association between smoking and HSIL among men was observed (p < 0.05). The AUC estimated among women (0.732, 95% CI: 0.651-0.811) was higher than in men (0.689, 95% CI: 0.629-0.748). Interpretation Our results support that the inclusion of individual characteristics into the prediction model will adequately predict the presence of HSIL in PLWH. Funding This work was supported by the NCI (Grants #U54CA096297, #R25CA240120), the NIGMS (Grant #U54GM133807), and the NIMHD (Grant #U54MD007587).
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Affiliation(s)
- Marievelisse Soto-Salgado
- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA,Department of Health Services Administration, Graduate School of Public Health, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA,Corresponding author. University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PMB 371, PO Box 70344, San Juan, 00936, Puerto Rico. , (M. Soto-Salgado)
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CAPAC) Training Program, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Natural Sciences, UPR Rio Piedras Campus, PR, USA
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- UPR/MDACC Partnership for Excellence in Cancer Research Program, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA,Hollings Cancer Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Division of Cancer Medicine, UPR Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA,Hematology/Oncology Program, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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- Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, PR, USA,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, UPR Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PR, USA
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Colón-López V, Rivera-Figueroa V, Arroyo-Morales GO, Medina-Laabes DT, Soto-Abreu R, Rivera-Encarnación M, Díaz-Miranda OL, Ortiz AP, Wells KB, Vázquez-Otero C, Hull PC. Content analysis of digital media coverage of the human papillomavirus vaccine school-entry requirement policy in Puerto Rico. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1286. [PMID: 34210308 PMCID: PMC8248762 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11311-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In August 2018, Puerto Rico (PR) became the 4th state or territory in the United States to adopt a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine school-entry requirement, for students 11–12 years old. Evidence suggests that the content of media coverage may impact people’s perception of HPV vaccine and their willingness to vaccinate. This study aimed to analyze the content of digital news coverage related to the implementation of the policy in PR. Methods A content review was conducted of digital media published from January 2017 through December 2018. The content reviewed was carried out in two steps: 1) creating a matrix to summarize each article’s content about the policy and 2) qualitative analysis using a grounded theory approach. Results The search resulted in 34 articles obtained from 17 online local and international news outlets that reported the policy's implementation. Analyses showed that 61% of the news articles did not mention the number of required doses, and 79% discussed the new policy concerning cancer prevention. In 2017, news coverage focused mostly on describing the policy, while 2018 coverage focused on controversies surrounding the implementation. Neutral emergent codes included: 1) Description of the policy; 2) Information about HPV related cancers; and 3) General information about HPV vaccine. Negative emergent codes included: 1) infringement to patient and parental autonomy; 2) Hesitancy from the political sector, and 3) Hesitancy from groups and coalitions. Positive content included: 1) knowledge and acceptance of HPV vaccine for cancer prevention; 2) importance of education and protective sexual behaviors; and 3) new vaccination law proposal. Conclusions Most of the media coverage in PR was neutral and included limited information related to the vaccine, HPV, and HPV-related cancers. Neutral and negative themes could influence public concerns regarding the new policy, as well as HPV vaccination rates in PR.
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- Vivian Colón-López
- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico. .,Department of Health Services Administration, Evaluation Research of Health Systems Science Program, School of Public Health, Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 365067, San Juan, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
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- Department of Health Services Administration, Evaluation Research of Health Systems Science Program, School of Public Health, Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 365067, San Juan, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Health Services Administration, Evaluation Research of Health Systems Science Program, School of Public Health, Medical Science Campus, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 365067, San Juan, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico
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- Puerto Rico Cancer Control and Population Sciences Division, University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 36302, San Juan, 00936-3027, Puerto Rico.,Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, PO Box 70184, San Juan, 00936-8184, Puerto Rico
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- Association of Immunization Managers, 620 Hungerford Dr. Suite 29, Rockville, MD, 20850, USA
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, NCI Postdoctoral Fellow, 450 Brookline Ave., LW 633, Boston, MA, 02215, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, Markey Cancer Center, University of Kentucky, 2365 Harrodsburg Rd, Suite A230, Lexington, KY, 40504-3381, USA
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Lazcano-Ponce E, Salmerón J, González A, Allen-Leigh B, León-Maldonado L, Magis C, Aranda-Flores C, Conde-González C, Portillo-Romero AJ, Yunes-Díaz E, Rivera-Rivera L, Vargas G, Nyitray AG, Giuliano AR. Prevention and control of neoplasms associated with HPV in high-risk groups in Mexico City: The Condesa Study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.21149/10034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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