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Wang S, Ren W, Zhang B, Chen M, Liu S, Zhu Y, Wu A, Bao Y, Zhao F, Qiao Y. Knowledge, Attitude, and Uptake of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination among Chinese Female Adults: A National Cross-sectional Web-Based Survey Based on a Large E-commerce Platform. Matern Child Health J 2024; 28:746-757. [PMID: 38334863 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03888-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a promising step toward cervical cancer elimination. This study was conducted to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and HPV vaccine uptake among female adults in mainland China based on a large e-commerce platform. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional online survey of female adults between March 4 to April 20, 2022. The survey consisted of sociodemographic information, related knowledge, vaccination uptake, and attitudes toward vaccination. We included women aged 18-45 years in the final analysis. Logistic regressions were conducted to explore influencing factors associated with related knowledge, HPV vaccination uptake, and willingness to be vaccinated. RESULTS In total, 3,572 female adults (34 years, IQR 30-39) were included in the analysis. The majority of the participants were highly educated (78.7%) with a high monthly family income (79.0%). The median HPV knowledge score was 8.25 out of 11. More than 75% of respondents were unvaccinated, while 95.8% of unvaccinated female adults are willing to be vaccinated. Variables such as age, insurance, vaccination history, and whether one had heard of the HPV vaccine influence HPV vaccination practice (all p-values < 0.05). The main barriers to vaccination were vaccine inaccessibility and the high cost of the vaccine. CONCLUSION The findings of our study highlight a moderate knowledge level, poor vaccination rate, and strong willingness to be vaccinated among Chinese female adults who were better educated and wealthier. Targeted health education and practical support should be provided in the future, to reduce gaps between vaccine uptake and vaccine acceptance.
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- Sumeng Wang
- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Suzhou Dong Street No. 789, Urumqi, China
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- National Institute on Drug Dependence and Beijing Key Laboratory of Drug Dependence, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Zhang Q, Zhang W, Xu T, Song J, Li S, Zhang H, Fu X. Analysis of the current state of cervical cancer prevention awareness and its influencing factors among rural women in Luohe City. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e35136. [PMID: 38363922 PMCID: PMC10869039 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to identify the current awareness about cervical cancer prevention among rural women in Luohe City as well as its potential influencing factors. Meanwhile, these data were expected to provide a theoretical basis for Luohe future cervical cancer prevention and therapy. Based on geographical distribution, 40 villages in Luohe City were randomly selected, and questionnaires were given to women in each village. In this study, a total of 4665 questionnaires were distributed, and 4561 valid questionnaires were returned, with a recovery rate of 97.98%. The average score was 4.06 ± 2.46 out of 10. It was found that women had a high awareness rate of cervical cancer screening (55.25%) but a low awareness rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine (10.17%). Moreover, univariate and multivariable analyses showed that age > 45 years, low household income, low education level, being a farmer, spouse unemployment, no pregnancy or birth delivery history, no family or personal history of cervical disease, and no previous complimentary 2-cancer screening (i.e., breast cancer and cervical cancer) were all factors influencing the cognitive level of rural women in Luohe City (P < .05). However, ethnicity, marital status, and spouse education level were not correlated with cognitive level (P > .05). In conclusion, low awareness of cervical cancer prevention among rural women in Luohe was correlated with individual, family, and social factors. So it was recommended to cultivate the rural population knowledge, optimize screening strategies, and conduct targeted cervical cancer prevention and treatment in rural regions.
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- Qingwei Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Animal Diseases and Public Health Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan province, China
- Department of Food and Medicine, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, Luohe Medical College, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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- Animal Diseases and Public Health Engineering Research Center of Henan Province, Luoyang Vocational and Technical College, Luoyang, Henan province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan province, China
- Henan Key Laboratory of Fertility Protection and Aristogenesis, Luohe, Henan province, China
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Jia S, Pan B, Hong D, Zhang Q, Jiang H, Hong Y, Hong J. A survey of potential acceptance of 9-valent HPV vaccine among Chinese male college students. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2023; 19:2272533. [PMID: 37969075 PMCID: PMC10760362 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2272533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) has a great impact on world health. Vaccination is among the most important methods of preventing HPV infection. This study investigated Chinese male college students' knowledge of, attitude toward, and acceptance of the 9vHPV vaccine and the independent predictors. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among male college students at Chinese colleges and universities from March 12 to March 23, 2022. Based on a literature review of similar studies, a self-questionnaire was designed to investigate the students' knowledge of, attitude toward, and acceptance of the 9vHPV vaccine. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors influencing their willingness to be vaccinated. In addition, the structural equation model was constructed. A total of 1,547 male college students completed the survey. Of all the students, 54.95% were unwilling to receive a 9vHPV vaccination, while only 45.05% expressed willingness. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that the male college students willing to receive the vaccine included medical students, those in a romantic relationship, those whose relatives and friends had cervical cancer, those whose relatives and friends had received the 9vHPV vaccine, those supportive of promoting the vaccine for men, and those who would recommend the vaccine to their relatives and friends. Male college students exhibited high hesitancy toward the 9vHPV vaccine. Acceptance of the 9vHPV vaccine by male college students can be improved by deepening their accurate understanding of the vaccine and enhancing their positive attitude toward it.
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- Shu Jia
- Honor College, Wuhan Universtiy, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China
- School of History, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Child Healthcare Department, Hanshan Country Maternal and Child Health Care and Family Planning Service Center, Maanshan, Anhui Province, China
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- Chaohu Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- The First Clinical Medical College, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Hanshan Country People’s Hospital, Maanshan, Anhui Province, China
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- Department of Integrative Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
- Department of Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China
- Internal Medicine Department, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hanshan County, Maanshan, Anhui Province, China
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Yang X, Li Y, Tang Y, Li Z, Wang S, Luo X, He T, Yin A, Luo M. Cervical HPV infection in Guangzhou, China: an epidemiological study of 198,111 women from 2015 to 2021. Emerg Microbes Infect 2023; 12:e2176009. [PMID: 36744409 PMCID: PMC9936994 DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2023.2176009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the pivotal cause of cervical carcinogenesis. HPV types distribution varies greatly by region, and its long-term changes of prevalence remain to be fully characterized in China. Here, the largest population of 198,111 consecutive women who underwent routine cervical screening were investigated from 2015 to 2021 in Guangzhou, south China. The results showed that the overall HPV prevalence was 21.66% (42,911/198,111), and the annual prevalence increased significantly from 2015 to 2021 (p < 0.001). HPV52, 16, 58, CP8304, 51, 53, 39, and 68 were the most prevalent HPV types. The relative HPV-positive rate correlated positively with the progression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (p < 0.001); HPV16 was the predominant carcinogenic type, followed by HPV52 and HPV18. HPV infections were significantly age-specific, and 26.51% (11,375/42,911) of cases were caused by multiple HPV types. In addition, HPV infections typically cleared over a median time of 16 (interquartile range 9-31) months, and the clearance of HPV16 was significantly faster than that of other types (p < 0.001). These findings may serve as a guide for local governments to evaluate HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention strategies in south China.
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- Xiaohan Yang
- Medical Genetic Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Genetic Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical Genetic Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China,Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Mingyong Luo ; Aihua Yin
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- Medical Genetic Center, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China,Guangdong Women and Children's Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China,Department of Clinical Laboratory, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, Mingyong Luo ; Aihua Yin
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Yuan D, Liu S, Liu Y, Ouyang F, Ai W, Shi L, Liu X, Qiu T, Wang B, Zhou Y. HPV Infection Profiles among People Living with HIV and HPV Vaccine Acceptance among Individuals with Different HIV Infection Statuses in China: A Systematic Meta-Analysis. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1614. [PMID: 37897016 PMCID: PMC10610837 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11101614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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To understand the HPV infection profiles among Chinese HIV/AIDS patients and the HPV vaccine acceptance among unvaccinated Chinese people with different HIV infection statuses after the HPV vaccine launch in China, this study searched Web of Science, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, CNKI, WANFANG, SinoMed, and VIP databases up to 23 June 2023, according to the registered protocol (CRD42023449913). A total of 58 studies were included. The results showed that the HPV infection rate among Chinese HIV/AIDS patients was 52.54% (95% CI: 42.11-62.86%) and higher in males than in females (74.55% vs. 41.04%); meanwhile, the rate was higher in the anus than in the cervix (69.22% vs. 41.71%). Although there was no statistical difference, the high-risk HPV infection rate (38.98%) was higher than low-risk HPV (23.86%), and single infections were more common (28.84%) than multiple infections (19.23%). HPV vaccine acceptance among the unvaccinated Chinese population was 59.19% (95% CI: 52.50-65.89%), and was slightly higher among HIV-infected rather than non-HIV-infected individuals (67.72% vs. 59.58%). There was a difference in acceptance among respondents from different regions. Although the difference in acceptance rate between males and females was not statistically significant (61.10% vs. 61.18%), MSM had a higher acceptance rate than non-MSM (84.28% vs. 59.05%). HPV infection is prevalent among HIV patients, demonstrating the need to increase the frequency of HPV screening for PLWH. The HPV vaccine acceptance rate is higher than that of non-HIV-infected individuals. Male acceptance is almost the same as female's, with MSM acceptance higher than non-MSM, suggesting that using MSM, especially MSM in PLWH, as an entry point may be a practical avenue to explore to further expand the scope of HPV vaccination.
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- Defu Yuan
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (D.Y.); (S.L.); (Y.L.); (F.O.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (D.Y.); (S.L.); (Y.L.); (F.O.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (D.Y.); (S.L.); (Y.L.); (F.O.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (D.Y.); (S.L.); (Y.L.); (F.O.)
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- School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 211166, China;
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- Department of HIV/STD Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China; (L.S.); (X.L.); (T.Q.)
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- Department of HIV/STD Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China; (L.S.); (X.L.); (T.Q.)
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- Department of HIV/STD Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China; (L.S.); (X.L.); (T.Q.)
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Key Laboratory of Environmental Medicine Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Public Health, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China; (D.Y.); (S.L.); (Y.L.); (F.O.)
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- Department of HIV/STD Control and Prevention, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing 210009, China; (L.S.); (X.L.); (T.Q.)
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Di Giuseppe G, Angelillo S, Bianco A, Gallè F, Licata F, Liguori G, Napolitano F, Nobile CGA, Pavia M, Pelullo CP, Angelillo IF. Evaluating Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors toward HPV Infection and Vaccination among University Students in Italy. Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1517. [PMID: 37896921 PMCID: PMC10611138 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11101517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/21/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards HPV preventive measures among university students in Italy and their associated factors. METHODS The cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 2022 and April 2023. RESULTS Only 41.7% knew about HPV infection and the main preventive measures. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression analysis showed that females, those aged 25-30 years, those who have had oral sex, those who had received information about HPV infection and preventive measures from physicians, and those who needed additional information about HPV infection and preventive measures were more knowledgeable. Only 39.1% have received at least one HPV vaccination dose, whereas 29.2% and 31.7% had not been vaccinated or did not remember. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression analysis identified that female students enrolled in the field of health sciences, those who did not report a prior history of a sexually transmitted infection, and those with a higher knowledge about HPV infection and preventive measures were more willing to receive the HPV vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Despite some limitations, this was the first detailed survey on this topic conducted in the post-acute phase of COVID-19 among university students in Italy. The survey underlined the need to develop and to implement comprehensive educational programs and health interventions among students, to enhance their knowledge and modify their attitudes and improve the HPV vaccine uptake.
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- Gabriella Di Giuseppe
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, Arcavacata of Rende, 87036 Cosenza, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Movement Sciences and Wellbeing, University of Naples "Parthenope", 80133 Naples, Italy
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Diakite I, Kyle J, Situ S, Bai P, Zhang X, Wang W, Daniels V. Public health impact of 2-, 4-, and 9-valent HPV vaccination in females on cervical and noncervical diseases in men and women under different coverage scenarios in China: A simulation study. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2023; 19:2258569. [PMID: 37787054 PMCID: PMC10549189 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2023.2258569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023] Open
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The high prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in China suggests there would be a substantial positive health impact of widespread vaccination against HPV. We adapted a previously described dynamic transmission model of the natural history of HPV infection and related diseases to the Chinese setting to estimate the public health impact in China of 2-valent (with and without cross-protection), 4-valent, and 9-valent HPV vaccination strategies. The model predicted the incidence and mortality associated with HPV-related diseases, including cervical and noncervical cancers, genital warts, and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), based on the various vaccination coverage rate (VCR) scenarios, over a 100-year time horizon. The public health impact of the 4 vaccination strategies was estimated in terms of cases and deaths averted compared to a scenario with no vaccination. Under the assumption of various primary and catch-up VCR scenarios, all 4 vaccination strategies reduced the incidence of cervical cancer in females and noncervical cancers in both sexes, and the 4-valent and 9-valent vaccines reduced the incidence of genital warts and RRP in both sexes. The 9-valent vaccination strategy was superior on all outcomes. The number of cervical cancer cases averted over 100 years ranged from ~ 1 million to ~ 5 million while the number of cervical cancer deaths averted was ~ 345,000 to ~ 1.9 million cases, depending on the VCR scenario. The VCR for primary vaccination was the major driver of cases averted.
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- Ibrahim Diakite
- Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA
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- Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA
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- MSD China Holding Co., Ltd., China
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- Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA
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- Biostatistics & Research Decision Sciences, Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA
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Milano G, Guarducci G, Nante N, Montomoli E, Manini I. Human Papillomavirus Epidemiology and Prevention: Is There Still a Gender Gap? Vaccines (Basel) 2023; 11:1060. [PMID: 37376449 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11061060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Human papillomavirus (HPV) is sexually transmitted, one of the three most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in both males and females, and the most common viral STI. A crucial public health strategy to protect people against HPV is vaccination, which has shown its effectiveness in preventing HPV-related diseases. Presently, three types of vaccines are available (bivalent, quadrivalent, and nonvalent), and they all target the two most oncogenic virus genotypes (HPV 16 and 18). In recent years, the need to implement vaccination programmes that include all genders has been discussed in order to achieve herd immunity against HPV. To date, only a few countries have included young males in their vaccination programmes. Thus, our objective with this review is to provide an overview of the epidemiology of HPV and HPV prevention strategies and report the latest findings from the scientific literature.
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- Giovanna Milano
- Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- VisMederi S.r.l., 53100 Siena, Italy
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Influenza and Other Transmissible Infections (CIRI-IT), 16132 Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
- Interuniversity Research Centre on Influenza and Other Transmissible Infections (CIRI-IT), 16132 Genoa, Italy
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Long T, Zhang C, He G, Hu Y, Lin Z, Long L. Bacterial Vaginosis Decreases the Risk of Cervical Cytological Abnormalities. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2023; 16:109-117. [PMID: 36280380 PMCID: PMC9900316 DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.capr-22-0288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Genital tract infections, including vulvovaginal candidiasis and bacterial vaginosis, have emerged as potential modulators of persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infections causing cervical cytologic abnormalities and cervical cancer. This study aimed to investigate whether vulvovaginal candidiasis or bacterial vaginosis had an additional effect on HPV infection and thus caused such abnormalities. ThinPrep cytologic tests were used to detect cytologic abnormalities, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and bacterial vaginosis in 14,679 women. Cytologic abnormalities included atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions, atypical squamous cells-cannot exclude HSIL, and squamous cell carcinoma. Logistic regression Model 1 (univariate regression) and Model 2 (multivariate logistic regression analysis adjusted for age combined with HPV infection) were used to analyze the association between bacterial vaginosis and cytologic abnormalities, or vulvovaginal candidiasis and cytologic abnormalities, alone or in the presence of HPV infection. Bacterial vaginosis infection rates were found to be significantly higher in the cytology-negative group among all participants and those with HPV infection (P = 0.003, P < 0.001, respectively). Analyses using Model 1 and Model 2 both pointed to bacterial vaginosis as a protective factor against cytologic abnormalities for all participants (OR = 0.36, 0.17, respectively, P < 0.05) and for HPV-infected participants (OR = 0.17, 0.16, respectively, P < 0.05). Neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor vulvovaginal candidiasis + HPV was significantly associated with the incidence of cytologic abnormalities based on Model 1 (OR = 0.94, 0.71, respectively, P > 0.05) and Model 2 (OR = 0.91, 0.74, respectively, P > 0.05). Furthermore, neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor bacterial vaginosis increased the incidence of cytologic abnormalities regardless of HPV infection status, while bacterial vaginosis might possibly prevent cytologic abnormalities in women coinfected by HPV. PREVENTION RELEVANCE Neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor bacterial vaginosis was found to increase the incidence of cervical cytologic abnormalities with or without the presence of HPV. On the contrary, bacterial vaginosis may play a role in preventing cytologic abnormalities in women with HPV coinfection.
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- Tengfei Long
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Cellular & Molecular Diagnostics Center, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Clinical Trials Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China
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- Clinical Trials Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, P.R. China.,Corresponding Author: Lingli Long, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 58 Zhongshan Er Road, Guangzhou 510000, P.R. China. Phone: 8613-5600-55597; E-mail:
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Xie L, Ren J, Min S, Zhu X, Xu D, Qiao K, Chen X, Liu M, Xiao Z, Tan Y. Knowledge, attitude, and perception regarding HPV-related diseases and vaccination among the general public in Guizhou Province of China. Vaccine 2023; 41:1119-1131. [PMID: 36610933 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rising prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) type-related diseases pose an ongoing health challenge in China. In this study, we assessed the current views of the general public of the Guizhou Province on HPV and HPV vaccinations to provide recommendations for future directions regarding the rollout of HPV vaccination in the area. METHODS An online questionnaire survey was conducted that included 3412 (2532 females and 880 males) native adult residents of the Guizhou Province. Data on the socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge of HPV, and perceptions of HPV vaccinations were collected. Data comparisons were made between students and non-students and between participants with and without medical backgrounds. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 26.0. RESULTS The self-reported HPV infection rates were 5.85% in women and 0.86% in men. A total of 46.29% of women and 34.43% of men achieved acceptable knowledge levels of HPV and 47.54% of women possessed an acceptable knowledge level of HPV vaccines. Non-students and medical participants performed significantly better in the knowledge tests than their respective opposing groups. Online media was the most popular HPV information source for all the participants. A total of 93.58% of women and 87.88% of men expressed willingness toward HPV vaccination. The major facilitators of vaccination acceptance were females (OR = 1.932, 95% CI: 1.390-2.685, p < 0.001) or students (OR = 2.276, 95% CI: 1.207-4.291, p = 0.011), and participants with higher HPV knowledge level (OR = 1.796, 95% CI: 1.300-2.481, p < 0.001). Ages 41-50 (OR = 0.255, 95% CI: 0.121-0.538, p = 0.001) or > 50 (OR = 0.141, 95% CI: 0.059-0.337, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of a negative attitude towards HPV vaccination. CONCLUSION Guizhou residents had poor knowledge of HPV-related issues. The percentage of healthcare workers who achieved acceptable knowledge levels was one-half or less. The increasing HPV prevalence and cervical cancer incidence can be contained if more affordable vaccines are developed and the low knowledge levels pervading young adults and medical staff is eliminated.
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- Luhong Xie
- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China; School of Clinical Laboratory Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- School of Clinical Laboratory Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- School of Clinical Laboratory Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China
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- Guiyang Healthcare Vocational University, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China; School of Clinical Laboratory Science, Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou, China.
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Sun L, Hu J, Gao H, Wang S, Wang B, Wang J, Li H, Wang J, Yuan C, Zhang X. Long-term effect of mobile phone-based education and influencing factors of willingness to receive HPV vaccination among female freshmen in Shanxi Province, China. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2051990. [PMID: 35446735 PMCID: PMC9225224 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2051990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to characterize the long-term effect of mobile-based education on Chinese female freshmen and disclose the possible predictors of their willingness to get vaccinated based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model. METHODS We randomly assigned 509 participants to a 7-day mobile-based educational intervention or control group and collected information about general information, health, and sexual behavior, HPV vaccination intention and action, HPV-related knowledge, cognition, and behavioral skill by an online self-administrated questionnaire at baseline, post-intervention, and at the 1-month and 3-month follow-ups. RESULTS The intervention arm showed an improvement in IMB scores after education. Despite the persistent improvement in knowledge, the improvement in their motivation and behavioral skills decreased at the 1-month and 3-month follow-ups. Participants' vaccination willingness was elevated after the baseline survey in both the intervention and control groups, while the overall appointment/vaccination rate was only 3.73% 3 months later. The intention to get vaccinated was associated with knowing HPV (adjusted OR: 2.37, 95% CI: 1.44 - 3.89), perceiving more barriers (adjusted OR: 2.16, 95% CI: 1.44 - 3.25), higher subjective norms (adjusted OR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.26 - 3.32), and having more behavioral skills (adjusted OR: 2.95, 95% CI: 1.79 - 4.87). CONCLUSION Seven-day mobile-based education was effective to increase IMB model scores among female freshmen. However, the improvement in motivation and behavioral skills was not persistent. Information, perceived barriers, subjective norms, and behavioral skills were discovered to be influencing factors of vaccination intention. Future research with longer, more convenient, and more tailored education to the main influencing factors is warranted.
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- Liying Sun
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Gynecology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Gynecology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Division of Health Promotion, Ningbo Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at School of Public Health and National Clinical Research Center for Child Health of the Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Gynecology, The Children's Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Child Health, Hangzhou, China.,School of Public Health, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Beijing Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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Guo Q, Zhou W, Wen X, Lu J, Lu X, Lu Y. Discrepancy of human papillomavirus vaccine uptake and intent between girls 9-14 and their mothers in a pilot region of Shanghai, China. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2132801. [PMID: 36306482 PMCID: PMC9746362 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2132801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake remains low in China, especially among girls. Recently, China has initiated a pilot program on HPV immunization for girls aged 9-14 years. We conducted a cross-sectional online survey in Minhang district of Shanghai, a pilot region for the program, to investigate HPV vaccination status among mothers and their daughters 9-14. A total of 1031 parents and 1122 daughters 9-14 were included. Of them, 18.6% of mothers and 4.5% of daughters had been vaccinated with HPV vaccines or made an appointment; additionally, 62.7% and 78.4% intended to receive vaccination but did not make an appointment. Notably, 6.2% of parents did not intend to receive vaccination for themselves (or their wives) but intended to vaccinate their daughters. Moreover, we calculated parental knowledge and awareness scores toward HPV infection and vaccination. Both scores were significantly higher among the parents who had received HPV vaccination than those who intended to across mothers' vaccination status (P < .001 for knowledge and P = .019 for awareness), whereas similar between the two groups across daughters' vaccination status (P = .694 and P = .737). Parents believed mothers had a significantly higher susceptibility to HPV infection and lower health consequences, compared to daughters 9-12 (P = .002 and P < .001) or those 13-14 (both P < .001). In conclusion, HPV vaccine uptake remains a discrepancy between mothers and their daughters 9-14. However, their intents to receive HPV vaccination were both high. Parental knowledge and awareness may improve vaccination intent for daughters 9-14 in China. It warrants a certain health education toward susceptibility to HPV infection and health consequences.
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- Qi Guo
- Department of Adolescent and School Health, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Adolescent and School Health, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Immunization Planning, Minhang District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, China,CONTACT Yihan Lu Department of Epidemiology, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Fosun Tower, 131 Dong An Road, Shanghai200032, China
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Si M, Su X, Jiang Y, Wang W, Zhang X, Gu X, Ma L, Li J, Zhang S, Ren Z, Liu Y, Qiao Y. An Internet-Based Education Program for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Among Female College Students in Mainland China: Application of the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model in a Cluster Randomized Trial. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e37848. [PMID: 36178723 PMCID: PMC9568820 DOI: 10.2196/37848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Revised: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Patients diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last 2 decades were mainly young females. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is the most radical way to prevent HPV infection and cervical cancer. However, most female college students in mainland China have not yet been vaccinated, and their relevant knowledge is limited. Theory-based education delivered via the internet is a potentially accessible and useful way to promote HPV vaccination among this population. Objective This 3-month follow-up study intended to identify the feasibility and efficacy of an information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model–based online intervention for promoting awareness and willingness regarding HPV vaccination among female college students. Methods A 7-day online HPV education program for female college students in mainland China was developed using a cluster randomized trial design. Recruitment and questionnaire surveys were performed online without face-to-face contact. SPSS 23.0 was used for statistical analysis. The chi-square test and t test were used to compare differences in qualitative and continuous variables between intervention and control groups. The generalized estimating equation was used to test the effectiveness of the intervention with a consideration of the time factor. Results Among 3867 participants, 102 had been vaccinated against HPV before the study (vaccination rate of 2.6%). A total of 3484 participants were followed up after the baseline survey, with no statistical difference in the loss rate between the intervention and control groups during the intervention and follow-up periods. At different follow-up time points, HPV-related knowledge, and the motivation, behavioral skills, and willingness regarding HPV vaccination were higher in the intervention group than in the control group. HPV-related knowledge was statistically different between the 2 groups, while the motivation, behavioral skills, and willingness regarding HPV vaccination only showed statistical differences right after the intervention, reaching a peak right after the intervention and then gradually reducing over time. Furthermore, there was no statistical difference in the HPV vaccination rate between the 2 groups. Conclusions IMB model–based online education could be a promising way to increase the HPV vaccination rate and reduce the burden of HPV infection and cervical cancer among high-risk female college students in China. Trial Registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR1900025476; http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx? proj=42672 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-DOI:10.1186/s12889-019-7903-x
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- Mingyu Si
- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Nursing, Jining Medical University, Jining, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education), Beijing Office for Cancer Prevention and Control, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, China
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- Affiliated Tumor Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, China
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- School of Public Health, Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- West China School of Public Health, West China Forth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Henan Cancer Hospital, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Bai Y, Ip P, Chan K, Ngan H, Yip P. HPV Vaccination Intentions of Female Students in Chinese Universities: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10207. [PMID: 36011838 PMCID: PMC9407966 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination intentions among female university students in China and establish a basis for improving HPV vaccination coverage. METHODS We searched CNKI, EBSCO, JSTOR, MESH or Emtree, Weipu Information Chinese Journal Service Platform, Wanfang Data, China Biomedical Literature Database, PubMed, Embase, Web for the Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library to identify peer-reviewed published research on intentions by female college students in China to receive the HPV vaccination. RESULTS A preliminary search of 408 papers resulted in the inclusion of 12 studies, all cross-sectional, of moderate or high quality, with a sample size of 12,600. The HPV vaccination intention rate among Chinese female university students was 16.67% (95% CI: 12.38% to 21.24%). The vaccination intention rates of medical students, non-medical students, and Tibetan students were 30.37% (95% CI: 28.80-34.12%), 15.53% (95% CI: 11.2-20.22%), and 14.12% (95 % CI: 10.59-18.04%), respectively. The vaccination intention rates of the participants with parental education of junior high school and below, high school, and bachelor's degree and above were 15.36% (95 % CI: 11.59 to 17.54%), 17.18% (95 % CI: 12.33% to 19.61%), and 19.81% (95 % CI: 15.61% to 22.25%), respectively. The intention rates of vaccination among residents of first-tier, second-tier, and third-tier cities were 17.64% (95% CI: 12.76-21.63%), 15.39% (95% CI: 11.74-19.82%), and 13.87% (95% CI: 9.36-15.65%), respectively. The results of the meta-analysis were relatively stable with little publication bias. CONCLUSION The intention rate of HPV vaccination among female university students in China is low and varies among different populations. There is a need to increase HPV vaccination promotion efforts to improve the intention of female university students to receive the vaccine.
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- Yiming Bai
- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Gender Differences in Knowledge and Attitude towards HPV and HPV Vaccine among College Students in Wenzhou, China. Vaccines (Basel) 2021; 10:vaccines10010010. [PMID: 35062671 PMCID: PMC8779512 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10010010] [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: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: This study aimed to determine human papillomavirus (HPV)-related awareness and willingness to receive HPV vaccination among college students, in Wenzhou, and its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted among college students in Wenzhou to investigate their knowledge, attitude, and factors affecting their willingness to receive HPV vaccination. Results: A total of 1035 questionnaires were collected, of which 1002 were valid (males: 374, females: 628). In total, 904 (90.2%) college students had heard of HPV, with a lower rate among males than females (85.3% vs. 93.2%, p < 0.05) and 693 (69.2%) had heard of the HPV vaccine, with a significantly lower rate among males than females (53.7% vs. 78.3%, p < 0.05). Overall awareness of HPV and HPV vaccine among males and females was moderate, with lower awareness among males. A total of 55.9% of males and 80.4% of females indicated that they would be willing to receive the HPV vaccine, a significant difference (p < 0.001). The price, safety of HPV vaccine, and lack of knowledge about HPV and HPV vaccine were the major barriers to HPV vaccination for college students. Compared to females, inadequate knowledge of HPV was the main barrier factor for HPV vaccination among male college students. Conclusions: The overall knowledge level of males is lower than that of females. For male college students, providing more knowledge about HPV infection is helpful to promote their willingness to vaccinate. It is necessary to promote HPV-related knowledge for male and female college students, respectively.
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