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Zigras T, Mayrand MH, Bouchard C, Salvador S, Eiriksson L, Almadin C, Kean S, Dean E, Malhotra U, Todd N, Fontaine D, Bentley J. Canadian Guideline on the Management of a Positive Human Papillomavirus Test and Guidance for Specific Populations. Curr Oncol 2023; 30:5652-5679. [PMID: 37366908 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol30060425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2023] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence-based guidance on the management of a positive human papilloma virus (HPV) test and to provide guidance around screening and HPV testing for specific patient populations. The guideline was developed by a working group in collaboration with the Gynecologic Oncology Society of Canada (GOC), Society of Colposcopists of Canada (SCC), and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. The literature informing these guidelines was obtained through a systematic review of relevant literature by a multi-step search process led by an information specialist. The literature was reviewed up to July 2021 with manual searches of relevant national guidelines and more recent publications. The quality of the evidence and strength of recommendations were developed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) framework. The intended users of this guideline include primary care providers, gynecologists, colposcopists, screening programs, and healthcare facilities. The implementation of the recommendations will ensure an optimum implementation of HPV testing with a focus on the management of positive results. Recommendations for appropriate care for underserved and marginalized groups are made.
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- Tiffany Zigras
- Trillium Health Partners, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 1E2, Canada
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- Département d'obstétrique-gynécologie, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada
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- Clinique de Researche en Sante des femmes, Quebec City, QC G1V 3M7, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 0G4, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Health Innovation and Evaluation Hub, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, Montreal, QC H3Z 2H5, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Winnipeg, MB R3J 3T7, Canada
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- Office of the Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology UBC, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E1, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, NS B4N 5E3, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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Gil-Llario MD, Morell-Mengual V, García-Barba M, Nebot-García JE, Ballester-Arnal R. HIV and STI Prevention Among Spanish Women Who have Sex with Women: Factors Associated with Dental Dam and Condom Use. AIDS Behav 2023; 27:161-170. [PMID: 35788924 PMCID: PMC9852118 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03752-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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The scientific community has systematically ignored the needs of women who have sex with women (WSW). The invisibilization of romantic and sexual relationships between women has caused a profound lack of knowledge about the impact of HIV and other STIs on this population subgroup. This study aims to analyze the frequency of dental dam and condom use in WSW and identify the variables that explain the use of these two preventive methods. The sample is composed of 327 women aged between 18 and 60 years (M = 27.82; SD = 8.10). The results indicate that only 4.7% of those who practice cunnilingus and 5.2% of those who practice anilingus report "always" using dental dam (systematic use). Condoms are used systematically by 37.1% of those who practice vaginal penetration and 37.8% of those who practice anal penetration. Age, high perceived self-efficacy, and adequate assertive communication skills are variables significantly related to preventive behavior. The severity attributed to HIV and the perceived risk of infection are protective factors regarding dental dam use. For condom use, high levels of internalized homophobia and drug use are risk factors. Future preventive strategies should provide information on preventive strategies to WSW who, for different reasons, are not involved in LGBT contexts or associations and, therefore, do not have access to training activities and mistakenly believe that they are invulnerable as they do not have sexual relations with men.
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- María Dolores Gil-Llario
- grid.5338.d0000 0001 2173 938XDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- grid.5338.d0000 0001 2173 938XDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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- grid.9612.c0000 0001 1957 9153Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castelló de la Plana, Castellon Spain
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- grid.9612.c0000 0001 1957 9153Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castelló de la Plana, Castellon Spain
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- grid.9612.c0000 0001 1957 9153Department of Basic and Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Jaume I University, Castelló de la Plana, Castellon Spain
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Ntuli L, Mtshali A, Mzobe G, Liebenberg LJP, Ngcapu S. Role of Immunity and Vaginal Microbiome in Clearance and Persistence of Human Papillomavirus Infection. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:927131. [PMID: 35873158 PMCID: PMC9301195 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.927131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer disproportionately affects women of reproductive age, with 80% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries. Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes has been described as the most common non-systemic biological risk factor for the development of cervical cancer. The mucosal immune system plays a significant role in controlling HPV infection by acting as the first line of host defense at the mucosal surface. However, the virus can evade host immunity using various mechanisms, including inhibition of the antiviral immune response necessary for HPV clearance. Pro-inflammatory cytokines and the vaginal microbiome coordinate cell-mediated immune responses and play a pivotal role in modulating immunity. Recently, diverse vaginal microbiome (associated with bacterial vaginosis) and genital inflammation have emerged as potential drivers of high-risk HPV positivity and disease severity in women. The potential role of these risk factors on HPV recurrence and persistence remains unclear. This article reviews the role of cellular or cytokine response and vaginal microbiome dysbiosis in the clearance, persistence, and recurrence of HPV infection.
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- Lungelo Ntuli
- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
- Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA), Durban, South Africa
- *Correspondence: Sinaye Ngcapu,
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Piróg M, Grabski B, Jach R, Zmaczyński A, Dutsch-Wicherek M, Wróbel A, Stangel-Wójcikiewicz K. Human Papillomavirus Infection: Knowledge, Risk Perceptions and Behaviors among SMW and AFAB. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12040843. [PMID: 35453891 PMCID: PMC9025599 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12040843] [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: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, and persistent HPV infection has been established as playing a major role in the development of cervical cancer. Providing HPV vaccination and regular screening tests have reduced the risk of developing cervical cancer or helped to detect the cancer at an early stage. Despite the above measures, cervical cancer still remains a major public health problem worldwide. Infection with HPV, and consequently cervical cancer, affects all people with an intact cervix, so not only heterosexual women, but also women from sexual minorities (SMW) together with people assigned female at birth (AFAB). These populations may be even more likely to develop cervical cancer, mainly because they are less likely to be aware of HPV transmission and prevention of cervical cancer. In our review, we summarized the current state of HPV knowledge, collected data assessing the orientation of this issue among SMW and AFAB, and indicated the causes of possible negligence in the prevention of cervical cancer.
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- Magdalena Piróg
- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Gynecology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Krakow, Poland; (R.J.); (A.Z.); (K.S.-W.)
- Correspondence:
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- Sexological Lab, Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-066 Krakow, Poland;
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Gynecology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Krakow, Poland; (R.J.); (A.Z.); (K.S.-W.)
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Gynecology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Krakow, Poland; (R.J.); (A.Z.); (K.S.-W.)
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- Second Department of Gynecology, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland;
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- Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Gynecology, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-501 Krakow, Poland; (R.J.); (A.Z.); (K.S.-W.)
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de Souza HD, Waissman AL, Diório GRM, Peres SV, Francisco RPV, Galletta MAK. Prevalence of oncogenic human papillomavirus in pregnant adolescents, association with colpocytological changes, risk factors and obstetric outcomes. Clinics (Sao Paulo) 2022; 77:100127. [PMID: 36327641 PMCID: PMC9636540 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinsp.2022.100127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The authors aim to carry out an investigation on the impact of cervical oncogenic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) detection in pregnant adolescents, to clarify the prevalence and risk factors, considering the importance and lack of data on this topic in Brazil. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted with adolescents receiving prenatal care in a tertiary hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, with routine Pap smear and oncogenic HPV detection test in the uterine cervix. The authors sought to associate the results of these tests with demographic and obstetric variables. RESULTS A total of 303 pregnant adolescents whose mean age was 15.30 ± 1.22 years comprised the study subjects. The frequency of high-risk HPV cervical detection was 50.50%. Multivariate analysis revealed that a large number of partners in their lifetime (OR = 1.27) and having a religion (OR = 2.05) were risk factors for cervical detection of oncogenic HPV, while schooling appeared as a protective factor (OR = 0.85). There was an association between this detection and colpocytological alterations, reaching almost 30% of patients, but without association with obstetric and neonatal outcomes. CONCLUSION The prevalence found is one of the highest in Brazil and worldwide. A greater number of partners during their lifetime and having religion were detected as possible factors associated with cervical HPV detection. Detection of cervical HPV-DNA did not influence obstetric and neonatal outcomes. The findings of this study reinforce the need to implement educational measures capable of modifying the incidence of sexually transmitted infections in this population and capable of promoting adherence to HPV vaccination programs.
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- Henrique Diório de Souza
- Disciplina de Obstetrícia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Departamento Materno Infantil, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil
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- Divisão de Clínica Obstétrica, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Internato, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, MG, Brazil
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- Divisão de Clínica Obstétrica, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Obstetrícia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil; Divisão de Clínica Obstétrica, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Disciplina de Obstetrícia, Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Griffin M, Jaiswal J, Krytusa D, Krause KD, Kapadia F, Halkitis PN. Healthcare experiences of urban young adult lesbians. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 16:1745506519899820. [PMID: 31950883 PMCID: PMC6970478 DOI: 10.1177/1745506519899820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Purpose: This cross-sectional study of young adult lesbians explores their healthcare experiences including having a primary care provider, forgone care, knowledge of where to obtain Pap testing, and sexually transmitted infection testing. Methods: Quantitative surveys were conducted at lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender venues and events with a sample of 100 young adult lesbians in New York City between June and October 2016. Using the Andersen model of healthcare access, this study examined associations between sociodemographic characteristics and healthcare experiences using multivariable logistic regression models. Results: Having a primary care provider was associated with having health insurance (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 4.9, p < 0.05). Both insurance (AOR = 0.2, p < 0.05) and employment (AOR = 0.2, p < 0.05) status were protective against foregone care among young adult lesbians. Disclosure of sexual orientation to a provider improved knowledge of where to access Pap testing (AOR = 7.5, p < 0.05). Disclosure of sexual orientation to friends and family improved knowledge of where to access sexually transmitted infection testing (AOR = 3.6, p < 0.05). Conclusion: Socioeconomic factors are significantly associated with healthcare access among young adult lesbians in New York City. Maintaining non-discrimination protections for both healthcare services and insurance coverage are important for this population. In addition, financial subsidies that lower the cost of health insurance coverage may also help improve healthcare access among young adult lesbians.
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- Marybec Griffin
- Departments of Biostatistics, and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA.,Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,Department of Health Science, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Departments of Biostatistics, and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA.,New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Departments of Biostatistics, and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA.,Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,College of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA.,Department of Population Health, Langone Medical Center, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- Departments of Biostatistics, and Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, USA.,Center for Health, Identity, Behavior and Prevention Studies, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,Department of Urban-Global Public Health, Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA.,School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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Reiter PL, Bustamante G, McRee AL. HPV vaccine coverage and acceptability among a national sample of sexual minority women ages 18-45. Vaccine 2020; 38:4956-4963. [PMID: 32536546 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Sexual minority women (lesbian, bisexual, and other women who have sex with women) are at risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related disease, demonstrating the importance of HPV vaccination for these women. METHODS We conducted an online survey of sexual minority women ages 18-45 from the United States (n = 505) in October 2019, about two months after HPV vaccine recommendations were expanded to include ages 27-45. Multivariable Poisson regression identified correlates of HPV vaccine initiation (i.e., receipt of at least one HPV vaccine dose). RESULTS Overall, 65% of participants ages 18-26 and 33% of participants ages 27-45 had initiated the HPV vaccine series. Among participants ages 18-26, initiation was more common among those who had received a healthcare provider recommendation (RR = 2.19, 95% CI: 1.64-2.93) or had disclosed their sexual orientation to their primary healthcare provider (RR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.07-1.65). Among initiators ages 27-45, a large majority (89%) reported receiving their first dose before turning age 27. Initiation was more common among participants ages 27-45 who had received a healthcare provider recommendation (RR = 3.23, 95% CI: 2.31-4.53) or who reported greater perceived social support for HPV vaccination (RR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.05-1.40). Several reasons for not yet getting HPV vaccine differed by age group (ages 18-26 vs. ages 27-45; all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Many sexual minority women, particularly those ages 27-45, remain unvaccinated against HPV. Findings provide early insight into HPV vaccine coverage among adult women and highlight key leverage points for increasing vaccination among this population.
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- Paul L Reiter
- College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA; Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA; School of Medicine, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
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- Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Takemoto MLS, Menezes MDO, Polido CBA, Santos DDS, Leonello VM, Magalhães CG, Cirelli JF, Knobel R. Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis among lesbian women: systematic review and recommendations to improve care. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2019; 35:e00118118. [PMID: 30916178 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311x00118118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Our aim was to systematically review data about the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STI) and bacterial vaginosis among lesbian women and to suggest strategies to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. A search strategy for lesbian, STI and bacterial vaginosis was applied to PubMed, LILACS and BDENF databases. Of 387 unique references retrieved, 22 fulfilled the inclusion criteria (cross-sectional studies reporting prevalence for 8 STIs/bacterial vaginosis and history of a STI). The most frequent infection reported was bacterial vaginosis, and none study reported data on hepatitis B. A wide range of prevalence was observed for most infections. In terms of risk factors, the number of sexual partners, the past or current smoking, a history of forced sex and sexual stigma seem to increase the risk of STI and bacterial vaginosis. The findings of this review are discussed considering guidelines directly addressing the LGBT community's health and relevant studies investigating both safe sexual practices and the intricate relationship between LGBT people and their care providers. A set of recommendations to improve preventive care for lesbian women is proposed. Affirming that little is known about the extent of STIs and bacterial vaginosis transmission in female-to-female sexual activities or about the risk factors for STI and bacterial vaginosis among lesbian women is reasonable. In fact, the overall quality of the studies was low or very low with significant uncertainty around their findings. However, we consider that the available knowledge indicates some paths to be followed by care providers and policy decision-makers to improve their actions towards better sexual health of lesbian women.
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu, Universidade Estadual Julio de Mesquita Filho, Botucatu, Brasil
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- Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brasil
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Greene MZ, Meghani SH, Sommers MS, Hughes TL. Health Care-Related Correlates of Cervical Cancer Screening among Sexual Minority Women: An Integrative Review. J Midwifery Womens Health 2018; 63:10.1111/jmwh.12872. [PMID: 30251464 PMCID: PMC6433555 DOI: 10.1111/jmwh.12872] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Revised: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 04/28/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Sexual minority women (SMW; lesbian, bisexual, nonheterosexual women) may have lower rates of cervical cancer screening than heterosexual women. Health care-related factors may explain some of the variation in cervical cancer screening rates among SMW. We aimed to synthesize published evidence of health care-related correlates of cervical cancer screening among SMW. METHODS We searched PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for English-language studies published between January 2000 and March 2017 that 1) assessed sexual identity or the sexual partners of female participants, 2) included cervical cancer screening as a main outcome of interest, and 3) measured at least one health care-related variable in addition to cervical cancer screening. We excluded articles that 1) reported on non-US samples or 2) did not report original research. We reviewed the sample, methods, and findings of 17 studies. We then summarized current knowledge about health care-related factors across 3 categories and generated recommendations for clinical practice and future research. RESULTS Several health care-related factors such as previous contraception use, having a primary care provider, knowledge of screening recommendations, and disclosing sexual orientation to providers were consistently positively associated with cervical cancer screening. Three groups of factors-previous health care use, health care provider-related factors, and belief-related factors-account for a substantial part of the variation in cervical cancer screening among SMW. DISCUSSION Several gaps in knowledge remain that could be addressed by recruiting more diverse samples of SMW with improved generalizability. Clinicians and clinical institutions can address factors associated with low rates of screening among SMW by preventing sexual orientation-based discrimination, inviting sexual orientation disclosure, and offering cervical cancer screening to SMW at a variety of health care encounters. Future research should examine how the location of care and health care provider type affect SMW's cervical cancer screening behaviors and should test the effectiveness of health care interventions designed to address sexual orientation-related disparities.
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