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Morales-Campos DY, Snipes SA, Villarreal EK, Crocker LC, Guerrero A, Fernandez ME. Cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV vaccination: exploring gendered perspectives, knowledge, attitudes, and cultural taboos among Mexican American adults. ETHNICITY & HEALTH 2021; 26:206-224. [PMID: 29998738 PMCID: PMC6330137 DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2018.1494821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Background: Gendered perspectives may be particularly important in shaping norms and values around HPV and HPV vaccination, as previous research suggests that sexuality taboos (e.g. promiscuity) may contribute to low perceived risk among adolescent and young adult Hispanic females. However, research to date focuses primarily on Hispanic mothers, adolescent females, and women of HPV vaccine-eligible age. Hispanic father's perspectives are relatively unknown despite father's important role in shaping norms for their female children. Objective: To close this gap, this study examines gendered perspectives in knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes about HPV and HPV vaccination from Hispanic parents (mothers and fathers), women of vaccine-eligible age (18-26 years old), and women eligible for Pap Test screening (>26 years old) living in two counties along the Texas-Mexico border. Design: We conducted eight focus groups. Research staff transcribed audio recordings verbatim and uploaded them into Atlas(ti) 5.0 for analysis. The research team analyzed the data for content, meaning, patterns and themes using the constant comparison approach. Results: Perspectives were highly gendered. Women's (all groups combined) beliefs focused on misconceptions around how the HPV virus is contracted (e.g. toilet surfaces). Women also linked HPV-related sexual risk to adultery and indiscretion of male partners. Fathers (men) were more likely to link risk to female promiscuity. Fathers also worried that HPV vaccination might increase promiscuity. All groups believe that HPV vaccination is a way to protect Hispanic females in the face of beliefs around sexual behavior and risk of contracting HPV. Conclusion: Results suggest gendered differences in risk beliefs concerning HPV among Hispanics living along the Texas-Mexico border. Researchers can use these findings to address barriers to HPV vaccination, as well as to create culturally appropriate prevention messages that may help reduce disparities in HPV among Hispanic women.
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- Daisy Y. Morales-Campos
- Department of Mexican American and Hispanic/a Studies, The
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA
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- Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, USA
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- Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD
Anderson Cancer Center, USA
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- Department of Mexican American and Hispanic/a Studies, The
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The
University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, USA
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Hu J, Zhang Y, Tang N, Lu Y, Guo P, Huang Z. Discovery of novel 1,3,5-triazine derivatives as potent inhibitor of cervical cancer via dual inhibition of PI3K/mTOR. Bioorg Med Chem 2021; 32:115997. [PMID: 33440319 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmc.2021.115997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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This study describes the synthesis of novel 1,3,5-triazine derivatives as potent inhibitors of cervical cancer. The compounds were initially tested for inhibition of PI3K/mTOR, where they showed significant inhibitory activity. The top-ranking molecule (compound 6 h) was further tested against class I PI3K isoforms, such as PI3Kα, PI3Kβ, PI3Kγ and PI3Kδ, where it showed the most significant activity against PI3Kα. Compound 6 h was then tested for anti-cancer activity against triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB321), human breast cancer cells (MCF-7), human cervical cancer cells (HeLa) and human liver cancer cells (HepG2), and it showed the greatest potency against HeLa cells. The effects of compound 6 h were further evaluated against the HeLa cells, where it showed significant attenuation of cell viability by inducing cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase. Compound 6 h induced apoptosis and reduced migration and invasion of HeLa cells. Western blotting analysis showed that 6 h inhibited PI3K and mTOR with positive modulation of Bcl-2 and Bax levels in HeLa cells. The effects of compound 6 h were also investigated in a tumour xenograft mouse model, where it showed reduction of tumour volume and weight. It also inhibited the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling cascade in xenograft tumour tissues, as evidenced by western blotting analysis. The results of the present study suggest the possible utility of the designed 1,3,5-triazine derivative as a potent inhibitor of cervical cancer.
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- Junbo Hu
- Department of Pathology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China
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- Department of Pathology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China
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- Department of Pathology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China
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- Department of Pathology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China
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- Department of Pathology, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China
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- Department of Thyroid Breast Surgery, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Hubei Province, No.745 Wuluo Road, Wuhan city, Hubei province 430070, China.
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Thompson EL, Galvin AM, Daley EM, Tatar O, Zimet GD, Rosberger Z. Recent changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines: U.S. women's willingness for HPV testing instead of Pap testing. Prev Med 2020; 130:105928. [PMID: 31756351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.105928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cervical cancer screening guidelines in the United States were revised in 2018 to include the option of primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. The transition to this screening method may face difficulties as Pap testing has been the primary screening modality in the United States. The objective of this study is to assess information, motivation, and behavioral skills associated with willingness to receive an HPV test instead of a Pap test among women. The sample included U.S. 812 women, ages 30 to 65 years. Participants completed an online survey in 2018. The Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills (IMB) model was used to measure predictors of willingness for HPV testing. The outcome variables were willingness to receive the HPV test instead of the Pap test, with and without time interval details. Logistic regression modeling was used with SAS 9.4. Over half of the sample (55%) were willing to receive the HPV test. For the information domain, HPV knowledge was significantly associated with willingness for HPV testing (OR = 1.08, 95%CI 1.04-1.13). Significant motivating factors included: positive attitudes, social norms, perceived benefits, worry about cervical cancer, and worry about abnormal HPV tests. For behavioral skills, women were significantly more willing to get the HPV test if a provider recommended it (OR = 2.43, 95%CI 1.53-3.87) and currently up-to-date on cervical cancer screening guidelines (OR = 1.52, 95%CI 1.52-2.26). Addressing barriers and facilitators to willingness to transition to primary HPV testing over Pap testing is needed as the United States has updated guidelines for cervical cancer screening.
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- Erika L Thompson
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Research Center-Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, Québec, Canada; Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Departments of Oncology, Psychology, & Psychiatry, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Tillyard G, DeGennaro V. New Methodologies for Global Health Research: Improving the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Survey Model Through Participatory Research in Haiti. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2019; 29:1277-1286. [PMID: 30565510 DOI: 10.1177/1049732318816675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey models are a common tool used by researchers and global health practitioners to reveal insights necessary for health program design and implementation. We explore how an interdisciplinary team of medical practitioners, researchers, designers, and community members improved the KAP survey tool in Haiti by drawing on participatory research methods. The overall objective of the project was to build a new approach to investigating and meeting community health needs and specifically the challenges faced by women with breast and cervical cancer in Haiti. The research findings were used to design an education tool kit for health care providers as well as create a community-based engagement strategy to better connect people to cancer screening and treatment facilities. By infusing the KAP survey model with participatory approaches to knowledge production, the advisory board designed a survey tool that generated more relevant and in-depth knowledge with the community while maintaining the study's simplicity and complying with a time-limited budget.
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- Grace Tillyard
- 1 Goldsmith's College, London, United Kingdom
- 2 Innovating Health International, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
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- 2 Innovating Health International, Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- 3 University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Educating Latinas about cervical cancer and HPV: a pilot randomized study. Cancer Causes Control 2019; 30:375-384. [PMID: 30830494 DOI: 10.1007/s10552-019-01150-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 02/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to assess effects of three different educational intervention arms on knowledge of and intention to receive Pap testing and HPV co-testing. METHODS Three active educational intervention arms were developed: a fotonovela, a radionovela, and a digital story. A pilot randomized controlled trial of 160 Latinas was conducted to assess the effectiveness of the intervention arms in increasing knowledge of cervical cancer and HPV and intention to be screened for cervical cancer compared to an attention control group (flu vaccination). RESULTS Women in all three treatment arms significantly increased knowledge about cervical cancer compared to control arm (p = 0.02). Knowledge about cervical cancer screening also increased in the active arms compared to control (p = 0.0003). Knowledge of HPV risk also increased relative to the control (p = 0.0001). There were no significant differences between the intervention arms in increased knowledge of cervical cancer or cervical cancer screening (p = 0.57 and 0.16, respectively). DISCUSSION This study supported the use of small media interventions in narrative education form as effective in increasing knowledge and intention to be screened for cervical cancer. The three culturally relevant interventions, built on qualitative data, were all successful in increasing knowledge.
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Flores YN, Salmerón J, Glenn BA, Lang CM, Chang LC, Bastani R. Clinician offering is a key factor associated with HPV vaccine uptake among Mexican mothers in the USA and Mexico: a cross-sectional study. Int J Public Health 2018; 64:323-332. [PMID: 30506364 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-018-1176-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the knowledge, beliefs, and practices regarding HPV vaccination among mothers of vaccine-eligible girls in Mexico and the USA. METHODS Similar samples of Mexican mothers with vaccine-eligible daughters were surveyed at two clinics in Cuernavaca, Morelos, from July to October 2012 (n = 200) and at two clinics in Oxnard, California, from August to November 2013 (n = 200). RESULTS Although mothers in the USA had less knowledge and more negative attitudes toward the vaccine than their counterparts in Mexico, vaccine uptake rates were higher in the USA (49% vs. 40%). US mothers were more likely to have discussed and been offered the HPV vaccine by a clinician than mothers in Mexico. In multivariate analyses, having been offered the HPV vaccine was the most important predictor of vaccine uptake. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that healthcare access or other system, clinic, or provider factors are the main drivers of vaccine receipt in this binational sample of Mexican mothers. Interventions and programs that encourage clinicians to offer the HPV vaccine should be developed to increase vaccine uptake in both countries.
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- Yvonne N Flores
- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica y en Servicios de Salud, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico.
- UCLA Department of Health Policy and Management and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
- UCLA Cancer Prevention and Control Research Center, Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Unidad de Investigación Epidemiológica y en Servicios de Salud, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
- Centro de Investigación en Salud Poblacional, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
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- UCLA Department of Health Policy and Management and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- UCLA Cancer Prevention and Control Research Center, Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA Cancer Prevention and Control Research Center, Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- UCLA Department of Health Policy and Management and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity, Fielding School of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- UCLA Cancer Prevention and Control Research Center, Fielding School of Public Health and Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Tatar O, Thompson E, Naz A, Perez S, Shapiro GK, Wade K, Zimet G, Gilca V, Janda M, Kahn J, Daley E, Rosberger Z. Factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) test acceptability in primary screening for cervical cancer: A mixed methods research synthesis. Prev Med 2018; 116:40-50. [PMID: 30172799 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2018] [Revised: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Primary screening for cervical cancer is transitioning from the longstanding Pap smear towards implementation of an HPV-DNA test, which is more sensitive than Pap cytology in detecting high-risk lesions and offers greater protection against invasive cervical carcinomas. Based on these results, many countries are recommending and implementing HPV testing-based screening programs. Understanding what factors (e.g., knowledge, attitudes) will impact on HPV test acceptability by women is crucial for ensuring adequate public health practices to optimize cervical screening uptake. We used mixed methods research synthesis to provide a categorization of the relevant factors related to HPV primary screening for cervical cancer and describe their influence on women's acceptability of HPV testing. We searched Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Global Health and Web of Science for journal articles between January 1, 1980 and October 31, 2017 and retained 22 empirical articles. Our results show that while most factors associated with HPV test acceptability are included in the Health Belief Model and/or Theory of Planned Behavior (e.g., attitudes, knowledge), other important factors are not encompassed by these theoretical frameworks (e.g., health behaviors, negative emotional reactions related to HPV testing). The direction of influence of psychosocial factors on HPV test acceptability was synthesized based on 14 quantitative studies as: facilitators (e.g., high perceived HPV test benefits), barriers (e.g., negative attitudes towards increased screening intervals), contradictory evidence (e.g., sexual history) and no impact (e.g., high perceived severity of HPV infection). Further population-based studies are needed to confirm the impact of these factors on HPV-based screening acceptability.
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- Ovidiu Tatar
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, 3500 Camp Bowie, Blvd., EAD 709M, Fort Worth, TX 76107-2699, USA.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada; Department of Psychology, McGill University, 2001 McGill College Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada; Department of Psychology, McGill University, 2001 McGill College Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada.
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Section of Adolescent Medicine, 410 West 10th Street, HS 1001, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
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- Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec, 945 Wolfe Avenue, Québec, Quebec G1V 5B3, Canada.
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- Queensland University of Technology, Faculty of Health, Brisbane, Australia.
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- University of Cincinnati (Ohio), Division of Adolescent and Transition Medicine, MLC 4000, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039, USA.
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- University of South Florida, Department of Community and Family Health, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 56, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, 4333 Cote Ste-Catherine Road, Montreal, Quebec H3T1E4, Canada; Department of Psychology, McGill University, 2001 McGill College Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Valdez A, Napoles AM, Stewart SL, Garza A. A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Cervical Cancer Education Intervention for Latinas Delivered Through Interactive, Multimedia Kiosks. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:222-230. [PMID: 27573420 PMCID: PMC5332337 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-016-1102-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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US Latina women experience disproportionately high cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates. These health disparities are largely preventable with routine pap tests and human papillomavirus (HPV) screening. This study tested the efficacy of a cervical cancer education intervention to improve risk factor knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, and self-reported behavior related to cervical cancer screening among low-income Latinas who had not been screened in the past 2 years, compared to a usual care control group. Low-income Latinas who had not had a pap test in the prior 2 years were recruited from three Federally Qualified Health Centers and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups, with in-person assessment at baseline and 6-month follow-up. Women in the intervention group received a one-time low-literacy cervical cancer education program through an interactive, multimedia kiosk in either English or Spanish based on their language preference. Compared to the control group, the intervention group demonstrated greater knowledge (p < 0.0001) and more favorable attitudes at follow-up; fewer intervention group women never thought of getting a pap test (46 vs. 54 %, p = 0.050) or agreed that it is fate whether a woman gets cervical cancer or not (24 vs. 31 %, p = 0.043). The groups did not differ significantly on the proportion who had obtained or made an appointment for a pap test at follow-up (51 vs. 48 %, p = 0.35). Both groups reported high levels of self-efficacy regarding pap screening at post-intervention. A one-time interactive, multimedia educational intervention improved cervical cancer knowledge and attitudes among low-income Latinas but had no effect on cervical cancer-screening behavior. Exposure of the control group to the pre-test conducted on the multimedia kiosk may have influenced their screening behavior.
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- Armando Valdez
- HealthPoint Communications Institute, 10 Jordan, Avenue Los Altos, CA, 94022, USA.
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- San Joaquin County Public Health Services, Stockton, CA, 95205, USA
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Fowler B, Bodson J, Warner EL, Dyer J, Kepka D. Poor HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge among Utah Latinas overdue for recommended cancer screenings. J Community Health 2018; 41:825-37. [PMID: 26860277 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-016-0160-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Individuals overdue for recommended cancer screenings may not be receiving adequate cancer prevention education. Since Latinas have the highest incidence of cervical cancer among all racial/ethnic groups, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination education is especially important for this population. The correlates of HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge were assessed among Latinas who were overdue for recommended cancer screenings. N = 206 Latinas who were overdue for recommended cancer screenings were recruited by health educators from local community groups. Bivariate analyses and multivariable regression models were used to investigate factors associated with HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge among participants as well as to assess correlates of HPV vaccine receipt for eligible children of participants. In multivariable regression analyses, years living in the U.S. (p = 0.05) and health insurance status (p = 0.03) were significantly related to HPV vaccine-related knowledge measures. Age (p < 0.01), birthplace (p = 0.02), years living in the U.S. (p = 0.05), annual household income (p = 0.05), cervical cancer screening status (p = 0.03), and HPV vaccine-related knowledge measures (p < 0.01) were significantly associated with HPV vaccination outcomes for eligible daughters of participants. Cervical cancer screening status (p = 0.02) and HPV vaccine-related knowledge measures (p = 0.01) were significantly associated with HPV vaccination outcomes for eligible sons of participants. Results indicate poor HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge among Latinas. Interventions to improve HPV vaccine-related awareness and knowledge in Utah's growing Latino population should target vulnerable individuals (e.g., not employed outside the home, less educated, less acculturated, poor, uninsured, overdue for cervical cancer screening) by using materials that are culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate, and easily accessible.
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- Brynn Fowler
- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Room 4125, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA.
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Room 4125, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Room 4125, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope Drive, Room 4125, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
- College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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Ramaswamy M, Kelly PJ. "The Vagina is a Very Tricky Little Thing Down There": Cervical Health Literacy among Incarcerated Women. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2017; 26:1265-85. [PMID: 26548678 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2015.0130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The objective of this study was to understand factors associated with women's ability to engage in cervical cancer prevention and follow-up care given ongoing criminal justice involvement. We conducted four focus groups with 45 incarcerated women to assess barriers to cervical health promotion, and used a grounded theory method to analyze data. We administered the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults to assess general health literacy as a standalone factor related to cervical health promotion. Ninety-one percent of participants had adequate health literacy scores. However, we found that the women had varying levels of cervical health literacy, which we operationalized as knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy related to cervical health promotion. Practitioners should establish broader interventions to empower women with criminal justice histories to take control of their own cervical health and focus on communicating updated recommendations to improve cervical health understanding, beliefs, and practices among high-risk women.
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Maertens JA, Jimenez-Zambrano AM, Albright K, Dempsey AF. Using Community Engagement to Develop a Web-Based Intervention for Latinos about the HPV Vaccine. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2017; 22:285-293. [PMID: 28276945 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2016.1275890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is pervasive among sexually active women and men, and Hispanic women are at particularly high risk as they have higher rates of invasive cervical cancer compared to other racial or ethnic groups in the United States. There is a need for interventions to increase HPV vaccination among this high-risk population. This study investigated how to modify a previously developed web-based intervention that provided individually tailored information about HPV to improve its use among the Latino population. A community-oriented modification approach incorporated feedback from a community advisory committee, and focus groups among the Latino population, to modify the intervention. Several themes emerged including a need for basic information about HPV and HPV vaccination, changes to make the intervention appear less clinical, and incorporation of information addressing barriers specific to the Latino community. This work was done in preparation for a randomized trial to assess the impact of this modified intervention on HPV vaccination attitudes and uptake among Latino young adults and parents of adolescents. If effective, our intervention could be a resource for reducing HPV vaccination concerns, improving immunization rates, and educating Latinos about HPV and the HPV vaccine outside of the time boundaries of the traditional clinical encounter.
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- Julie A Maertens
- a Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science , University of Colorado Denver , Denver , Colorado , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science , University of Colorado Denver , Denver , Colorado , USA
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- b Department of Sociology and Criminology , University of Denver , Denver , Colorado , USA
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- a Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science , University of Colorado Denver , Denver , Colorado , USA
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Morales-Campos DY, Parra-Medina D. Predictors of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Initiation and Completion Among Latino Mothers of 11- to 17-Year-Old Daughters Living Along the Texas-Mexico Border. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2017; 40:139-149. [PMID: 28207677 PMCID: PMC5402888 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Few Texas Latino girls initiate and complete the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine series, but few studies have examined predictors of initiation and completion in this group. Mothers are crucial to vaccine uptake. Using self-reported data from mothers of unvaccinated girls (n = 317), we examined the association between predictors (HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge, vaccine self-efficacy) and outcomes (initiation and completion). Despite an increase in HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge from baseline to follow-up (n = 195), we found no association between the predictors and the outcomes. Findings showed that health insurance status and study group participation (Entre Madre e Hija program or brochure only) were associated with initiation and completion.
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Schiffner TA, Buki LP, Sabet RF. Mexican American College Men's (Mis)Understandings About HPV and Cervical Cancer. FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH 2017; 40:150-159. [PMID: 28207678 DOI: 10.1097/fch.0000000000000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Latinas have disproportionally high rates of cervical cancer in part due to their reliance on Latino partners to make sexual health decisions, their limited knowledge about human papillomavirus (HPV), and inconsistent Pap smear screening behaviors. In this qualitative study, we examined the sexual health beliefs of Latino college men regarding HPV. Participants included 6 Mexican American college students from a large Midwestern university. We conducted 18 in-depth individual interviews about men's beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge about HPV. Through theme analysis, we identified 4 themes suggesting that participants' limited knowledge of HPV places their female partners at risk. Implications for health promotion programming are discussed.
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- Tiffany A Schiffner
- Independent Consultant, Orlando, Florida (Dr Schiffner); and University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida (Dr Buki and Ms Sabet)
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Kepka D, Warner EL, Kinney AY, Spigarelli MG, Mooney K. Low human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine knowledge among Latino parents in Utah. J Immigr Minor Health 2016; 17:125-31. [PMID: 24609357 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-014-0003-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Latinas have the highest incidence of cervical cancer, yet Latino parents/guardians' knowledge about and willingness to have their children receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is unknown. Latino parents/guardians (N = 67) of children aged 11-17 were recruited from two community organizations to complete a survey, including HPV vaccine knowledge, child's uptake, demographic characteristics, and acculturation. Descriptive statistics and correlates of parents' HPV knowledge and uptake were calculated using Chi square tests and multivariable logistic regression. Receipt of at least one dose of the HPV vaccine was moderate for daughters (49.1%) and low for sons (23.4%). Parents/guardians reported limited knowledge as the main barrier to vaccine receipt. Among parents/guardians with vaccinated daughters, 92.6% did not know the vaccine requires three doses. Adjusting for income, low-acculturated parents were more likely than high-acculturated parents to report inadequate information (OR 8.59, 95% CI 2.11-34.92). Interventions addressing low knowledge and children's uptake of the HPV vaccine are needed among Latino parents/guardians.
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- Deanna Kepka
- Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah, 2000 Circle of Hope, Rm 4144, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA,
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Asgarlou Z, Tehrani S, Asghari E, Arzanlou M, Naghavi-Behzad M, Piri R, Gareh Sheyklo S, Moosavi A. Cervical Cancer Prevention Knowledge and Attitudes among Female University Students and Hospital Staff in Iran. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2016; 17:4921-4927. [PMID: 28032497 PMCID: PMC5454697 DOI: 10.22034/apjcp.2016.17.11.4921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background: Cervical cancer is a major preventable cancers. The, current study aimed to assess relevant knowledge and attitude of female students and hospital staff in Iran. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Medical and Nursing faculties and hospitals of East-Azerbaijan Province of Iran. Participants were medical and paramedical female students and female staff in hospitals selected by stratified random sampling techniques. Tools for data collection were questionnaires for which validity and reliability had been verified (α=0.8). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze data with SPSS.16. Result: Response rates were 71 % (426 from 600) and 63.5% (254 from 400) for students and staff, respectively. Some 29.1% admitted that they had no information about cervical cancer, only 70 (10.3%) thinking their knowledge as high, 360 (52.9%) as intermediate, and 237 (34.9%) as low. While 93% of participants considered cervical cancer as a severe health problem, the only statistically significant relationships with knowledge were for education (p<.001) and occupation (p<.001) variables. Conclusion: Given the importance of the roles of medical students and personnel as information sources and leaders in health and preventive behavior, increasing and improving their scientific understanding seems vital. Comprehensive and appropriate education of all people and especially students and personnel of medical sciences and improving attitudes towards cervical cancer and its monitoring are to be recommended.
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- Zoleykha Asgarlou
- Students’ Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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Wyndham-West CM. ‘It’s really complicated’: How Canadian university women students navigate gendered risk and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine decision-making. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY 2016. [DOI: 10.1080/13698575.2016.1176127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Rivera-Acosta JE, Aponte M, Villamil I, Romaguera J, Ortiz AP, Torres EA. Human Papilloma Virus Awareness Among Hispanic Females with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2016; 3:55-62. [PMID: 26896105 PMCID: PMC4760994 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-015-0112-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2015] [Revised: 03/18/2015] [Accepted: 04/06/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be at increased risk of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and HPV-related malignancies, as many are immunocompromised secondary to the use of immunosuppressant agents. Several studies have addressed the knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors in different populations, particularly HPV infection and its association with cervical malignancies; most of these studies show poor patient knowledge. The purpose of this study is to describe the knowledge of females with IBD about HPV infection and the HPV vaccine. We performed a cross-sectional study in 147 consecutive patients attending the clinics of the University of Puerto Rico Center for IBD from 2009 to 2010. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on demographics, lifestyles, and HPV-related knowledge of participants. Bivariate analysis using the chi-square statistics and Fisher's exact test was used to examine factors associated with HPV awareness. The mean age of participants was 36.6 years (SD = 13.91 years). Three fourth (77 %) of women had awareness of the existence of HPV, and 58 % did know about the existence of HPV vaccines. Among those who had heard about HPV, 79.6 % knew that HPV can cause cervical cancer, and 57.5 % knew that the virus is sexually transmitted. Among those who knew of the vaccine, 75.3 % learned about its existence through the media, while only 15.3 %, through their health-care provider. Only three women within recommended ages (2 %) had been vaccinated against HPV, although 50 % of participants indicated that they would definitely/probably vaccinate against HPV in the future. A significant trend was observed, where more educated women were more likely to have heard of HPV (p for trend = 0.0017). Women who were high school graduates/some college (OR = 6.63, 95 % CI = 1.71-25.66) and those with at least an associate degree (OR = 11.69, 95 % CI = 3.05-45.89) were more likely to be aware of the HPV vaccine than women without a high school degree. Our study documents poor knowledge of HPV and HPV vaccine in this population of IBD patients in Puerto Rico. Although vaccination coverage is low in this population, women are receptive to the possibility of vaccination in the future. Given that this population may be at an increased risk of HPV infection and related morbidities, education and vaccination programs should be promoted among them.
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- José E Rivera-Acosta
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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- University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, PO Box 365067, San Juan, PR, 00936-5067, Puerto Rico
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Examination of the reliability and validity of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire in pregnant women. Appetite 2016; 100:142-51. [PMID: 26879222 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2016.02.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2015] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Mindfulness is theorized to affect the eating behavior and weight of pregnant women, yet no measure has been validated during pregnancy. METHODS This study qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated the reliability and validity of the Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ) in overweight and obese pregnant women. Participants completed focus groups and cognitive interviews. The MEQ was administered twice to measure test-retest reliability. The Eating Inventory (EI) and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) were administered to assess convergent validity, and the Neighborhood Environment Walkability Scale (NEWS) assessed discriminant validity. RESULTS Participants were 20 ± 8 weeks gestation (mean ± SD), 30 ± 2 years old, and 55% were obese. The MEQ total score had good test-retest reliability (r = .85). The total score internal consistency reliability was poor (Cronbach's α = .56). The external cues subscale (ECS) was not internally consistent (α = .31). Other subscales ranged from α = .59-.68. When the ECS was excluded, the MEQ total score internal consistency was acceptable (α = .62). Convergent validity was supported by the MEQ total score (with and without ECS) correlating significantly with the MAAS and the EI disinhibition and hunger subscales. Discriminant validity of the MEQ was supported by the MEQ and NEWS total scores and subscales not being significantly correlated. The quantitative results were supported by the qualitative context and content analysis. CONCLUSION With the exception of the ECS, the MEQ's reliability and validity was supported in pregnant women, and most of the subscales were more robust in pregnant women than in the original sample of healthy adults. The MEQ's use with overweight and obese pregnant women is supported.
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Sauer AG, Jemal A, Simard EP, Fedewa SA. Differential uptake of recent Papanicolaou testing by HPV vaccination status among young women in the United States, 2008-2013. Cancer Epidemiol 2015; 39:650-5. [PMID: 26055147 DOI: 10.1016/j.canep.2015.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Revised: 04/30/2015] [Accepted: 05/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND A positive association between recent Papanicolaou (Pap) test uptake and initiation of HPV vaccination among U.S. women has been reported. However, it is unknown whether recent Pap testing by HPV vaccination status varies by race/ethnicity. Discerning racial/ethnic variations is important given the higher prevalence of HPV types other than 16 and 18 in some racial/ethnic groups. We assessed whether uptake of recent Pap testing differed among women aged 21-30 years who had not initiated the HPV vaccination series versus those who had and whether this pattern differed by sociodemographic factors. METHODS 2008, 2010, and 2013 National Health Interview Survey data were used to generate weighted prevalence estimates and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) (n=7095). Adjusted predicted marginal models were used to generate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) to assess the relationship between recent Pap test uptake and HPV vaccination series initiation by race/ethnicity. RESULTS The uptake of recent Pap testing among those who had not initiated the HPV vaccination series was significantly lower (81.0%) compared to those who had initiated vaccination (90.5%) (aPR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.90-0.96). This finding was consistent across most sociodemographic factors, though not statistically significant for Blacks, Hispanics, those with lower levels of education, or those with higher levels of income. CONCLUSION Young women who had not initiated HPV vaccination were less likely to have had a recent Pap test compared to women who had initiated vaccination. Concerted efforts are needed to increase uptake of recommended cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among young women.
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- Ann Goding Sauer
- Surveillance and Health Services Research Program, Intramural Research Department, American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303-1002, United States.
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- Surveillance and Health Services Research Program, Intramural Research Department, American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303-1002, United States
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- Epidemiology Department, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Surveillance and Health Services Research Program, Intramural Research Department, American Cancer Society, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303-1002, United States; Epidemiology Department, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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Nodulman JA, Starling R, Kong AS, Buller DB, Wheeler CM, Woodall WG. Investigating stakeholder attitudes and opinions on school-based human papillomavirus vaccination programs. THE JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH 2015; 85:289-98. [PMID: 25846308 PMCID: PMC4576450 DOI: 10.1111/josh.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2013] [Revised: 08/22/2014] [Accepted: 12/25/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In several countries worldwide, school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs have been successful; however, little research has explored US stakeholders' acceptance toward school-based HPV vaccination programs. METHODS A total of 13 focus groups and 12 key informant interviews (N = 117; 85% females; 66% racial/ethnic minority) were conducted with 5 groups of stakeholders: parents of adolescent girls, parents of adolescent boys, adolescent girls, middle school nurses, and middle school administrators throughout the 5 public health regions of New Mexico. RESULTS All groups of stakeholders lacked knowledge on HPV and HPV vaccines. Stakeholders were interested in--but apprehensive about--the benefits of HPV vaccination. Despite previous literature showing the benefits of using middle schools as an HPV vaccination site, stakeholders did not deem middle schools as a viable site for vaccination. Nurses reported that using the school as an HPV vaccination site had not occurred to them; parents and adolescents stated they were uncertain about using this type of program. School administrators indicated that they lacked implementation authority. CONCLUSIONS Our study uncovered barriers to using middle schools as a site of HPV vaccination. Resources should be directed toward increased support and education for middle school nurses who function as opinion leaders relevant to the uptake of HPV vaccination.
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- Jessica A. Nodulman
- Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies, Augustana College, Old Main Office 212, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201
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- Senior Research Scientist II, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico, 2650 Yale Blvd., SE MSC11-6280, Albuquerque, NM87106
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- Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, MSC10 5590 1 UNM, Albuquerque, NM87131
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- Senior Scientist, Klein Buendel, Inc., 1667 Cole Suite 225, Golden, CO 80401
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- Professor, Center for HPV Prevention, University of New Mexico, Department of Pathology, MSC08 4640 Albuquerque, NM87131
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- Professor of Communication, Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions, University of New Mexico, 2650 Yale Blvd. SE MSC11-6280, Albuquerque, NM87106
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Ramaswamy M, Simmons R, Kelly PJ. The development of a brief jail-based cervical health promotion intervention. Health Promot Pract 2015; 16:432-42. [PMID: 25063589 PMCID: PMC4306642 DOI: 10.1177/1524839914541658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The primary objective of this article was to describe the development and pilot implementation of a brief jail-based cervical health promotion intervention. The intervention was guided by a preliminary study of incarcerated women's cervical health knowledge, awareness, and health literacy, as well as a social and feminist approach to intervention development. We developed and conducted a pilot implementation of the Sexual Health Empowerment Project to increase cervical health knowledge, reduce barriers related to beliefs about cervical cancer, and improve self-efficacy and confidence in navigating health systems. This article offers a framework for how empirically and theory-based interventions are developed and tailored for a jail setting. Future work should include the evaluation of the long-term effects of such a disease-specific program on health behaviors and outcomes among high-risk and vulnerable groups of women as they leave jails and enter communities.
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- Megha Ramaswamy
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, USA
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Assoumou SZ, Mabika BM, Mbiguino AN, Mouallif M, Khattabi A, Ennaji MM. Awareness and knowledge regarding of cervical cancer, Pap smear screening and human papillomavirus infection in Gabonese women. BMC WOMENS HEALTH 2015; 15:37. [PMID: 25924940 PMCID: PMC4415219 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-015-0193-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2014] [Accepted: 04/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is the commonest cancer and the leading cause of cancer mortality in women in Gabon. The age-standardized incidence of cervical cancer is 19.9 per 100 000 women and the mortality rate is 8.4 per 100 000. Various international studies have identified the lack of awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer as barriers to use preventive methods. This article assesses the awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer, Pap smear testing and its use and HPV among women living in Libreville, Gabon. METHODS This study was conducted in October 2014 in Libreville. A total of 452 women aged 16 years and above were recruited from different town locations. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the effect of demographic characteristics on the level of knowledge about cervical cancer, Pap smear testing and HPV. Odds ratio and 95% confidence intervals were used to identify the strength of association. Associations were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05. RESULTS Of all the women interviewed, 91.6% (414/452) had heard about cervical cancer and only 27.9% (126/452) had heard of Pap smear test. Of these 126 women, only 65.1% (82/126) had done cervical cancer screening and 68.3% (56/82) on the suggestion of a doctor. The most common reason for not undergoing Pap smear testing was neglect (50%, 22/44) followed by lack of financial resources (13.6%, 6/44), fear of discovering a serious disease (13.6%, 6/44) and deeming it unimportant (13.6%, 6/44). Only 8% (40/452) of the participants had heard about HPV and their knowledge of HPV was fair. There is a very poor level of knowledge about cervical cancer among Gabonese women. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates a very low level of knowledge about cervical cancer, Pap smear testing and HPV in a sample of Gabonese women. There is a critical need for Gabonese women to be informed about cervical cancer and the Pap smear test to improve the use of this preventive method. The implication of health staff and Gabonese media should be included as a centerpiece in the effort to inform the population in order to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in Gabon and save women lives.
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- Samira Zoa Assoumou
- Laboratoire de Virologie, Microbiologie et Qualité/Eco toxicologie et Biodiversité, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Mohammedia, Université Hassan II- Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc. .,Laboratoire d'Agroalimentaire et Santé, Département de biologie, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan I, Settat, Maroc.
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- Département d'Anatomie et de Cytologie pathologiques, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université des Sciences de la Santé, Libreville, Gabon.
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- Laboratoire de référence MST/Sida, Laboratoire de référence rougeole, rubéole et fièvre jaune, Département de Bactériologie et Virologie, Faculté de Médecine et des Sciences de la Santé, Université des Sciences de la Santé, Libreville, Gabon.
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- Laboratoire de Virologie, Microbiologie et Qualité/Eco toxicologie et Biodiversité, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Mohammedia, Université Hassan II- Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc. .,Laboratory of Experimental Pathology, University of Liege, Liege, Belgium.
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- Laboratoire d'Agroalimentaire et Santé, Département de biologie, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Hassan I, Settat, Maroc.
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- Laboratoire de Virologie, Microbiologie et Qualité/Eco toxicologie et Biodiversité, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques de Mohammedia, Université Hassan II- Casablanca, Casablanca, Maroc.
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Deriemaeker H, Michielsen D, Reichman G, Devroey D, Cammu H. Knowledge about human papillomavirus and the human papillomavirus vaccine in Belgian students. Cent European J Urol 2015; 67:410-7. [PMID: 25667765 PMCID: PMC4310885 DOI: 10.5173/ceju.2014.04.art19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2014] [Revised: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge of Belgian university students about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV–vaccination. Material and methods During a period of two months we administered an online questionnaire, which contained 29 questions, to 3332 students of the Free University of Brussels. Of the 433 completed questionnaires, 346 were included by age (18–30 years) and completeness of responded questionnaires. These formed the study group. Results Of the 346 included questionnaires (76% female), 48% were completed by medical students. The majority (65%) knew that both genders could be infected with HPV. Ninety–five percent of all medical students were aware of the existence of HPV, while 92% knew of the possibility to be vaccinated against the virus. Ninety percent of them were aware of the causal relationship between HPV infection and cervical cancer. 46% of the medical students were aware that HPV can cause anogenital cancers, and only 28% knew that HPV–vaccination could protect them against genital warts. Sixty percent of all female students were fully vaccinated against HPV, without any difference between medical and non–medical students. A very small part of all students (3%) believed that vaccination against HPV could enhance a promiscuous lifestyle. Conclusions Almost 80% of respondents were aware of the existence of the human papillomavirus, its morbid potential and the HPV–vaccination.
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- Hanne Deriemaeker
- Department of Urology, University Hospital - Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital - Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital - Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Family Medicine - Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Gynecology, University Hospital - Free University of Brussels, Belgium
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Fernández ME, Le YCL, Fernández-Espada N, Calo WA, Savas LS, Vélez C, Aragon AP, Colón-López V. Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Puerto Rican mothers and daughters, 2010: a qualitative study. Prev Chronic Dis 2014; 11:E212. [PMID: 25474384 PMCID: PMC4264466 DOI: 10.5888/pcd11.140171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Introduction The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer can be reduced by increasing vaccination for HPV. Yet vaccination uptake and completion of the 3-dose series remain low among Puerto Rican females. This study explored psychosocial factors associated with HPV vaccination uptake decisions among Puerto Rican mothers and daughters. Methods We conducted 7 focus groups with young women aged 16 to 24 (n = 21) and their mothers (n = 9) to assess knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to cervical cancer, HPV, and HPV vaccination. We analyzed the focus group transcripts and identified themes by using a constant comparison method of qualitative data analysis and interpretation, guided by a grounded theory approach. Results The analysis identified several emergent themes related to vaccine uptake: 1) low knowledge about cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine; 2) inconsistent beliefs about susceptibility to HPV infection and cervical cancer; 3) vaccine effectiveness; 4) vaccine safety and side effects; 5) concerns that the vaccine promotes sexual disinhibition; and 6) availability of insurance coverage and overall cost of the vaccine. Conclusion Our study found that adolescent girls and young women in Puerto Rico have low levels of knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer, low perceived susceptibility to HPV, and concerns about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine, and these factors may influence uptake and completion of HPV vaccination. Interventions are needed for both mothers and daughters that address these psychosocial factors and increase access to vaccination.
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- María E Fernández
- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, 7000 Fannin UCT no. 2558, Houston, TX 77030. E-mail:
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- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, Houston, Texas
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- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, Houston, Texas
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- The University of Texas School of Public Health, Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research, Houston, Texas
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Jeudin P, Liveright E, Del Carmen MG, Perkins RB. Race, ethnicity, and income factors impacting human papillomavirus vaccination rates. Clin Ther 2014; 36:24-37. [PMID: 24417783 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 118] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer disproportionately affect low-income and minority women. HPV vaccines have the potential to either reduce or exacerbate racial disparities in HPV-related diseases and cervical cancers, depending on the equitability of vaccine uptake. OBJECTIVES This review aims to identify barriers and facilitators of equitable uptake of HPV vaccination among low-income and minority girls. This review discusses factors related to race, ethnicity, and income that are associated with initiation and completion rates of the 3-dose HPV vaccine series and presents targets for intervention. METHODS We reviewed relevant English-language literature to identify current vaccination rates and factors associated with vaccine uptake. Study findings related to race (black, Latino, Asian), and incomes were summarized. RESULTS Current trends in the United States indicate low uptake among all adolescents, and that rates stagnated between 2011 and 2012. Low-income and minority adolescents are equally or more likely to start the HPV vaccination series than are white and higher-income adolescents, but are less likely to complete all 3 shots. Provider recommendation is a key factor in HPV vaccination, and minorities are less likely to report receiving recommendations for HPV vaccination. CONCLUSIONS As black, Hispanic, and Asian populations continue to grow in the United States over the next several decades, it is imperative that we not only improve HPV vaccination rates overall, but also focus on high-risk populations to prevent an increase in cervical cancer disparities.
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- Patricia Jeudin
- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Boston University School of Medicine/Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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Warner EL, Lai D, Carbajal-Salisbury S, Garza L, Bodson J, Mooney K, Kepka D. Latino Parents’ Perceptions of the HPV Vaccine for Sons and Daughters. J Community Health 2014; 40:387-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s10900-014-9949-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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D'Orazio LM, Taylor-Ford M, Meyerowitz BE. Cervical Cancer Prevention among Latinas in a Post-HPV Vaccine World: Considering the Sociocultural Context. WOMEN & THERAPY 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/02703149.2014.897552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Stephens DP, Thomas TL. Social Networks Influence Hispanic College Women's HPV Vaccine Uptake Decision-making Processes. WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 2014; 1:120-137. [PMID: 25599082 PMCID: PMC4295831 DOI: 10.1080/23293691.2014.966034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This qualitative study was designed to assess current and preferred social networks that influence human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine decision making in a sample of Hispanic college women. Individual, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 41 Hispanic college women attending a large southeastern Hispanic-serving institution. Television commercials and discussions with mothers were found to be the most influential social networks for current HPV vaccination beliefs. Internet sites, close family members, and healthcare providers' communications were preferred social networks for HPV vaccine information. Perceived accessibility and sense of comfort influenced the order in which these social networks' communications would be accepted. Findings suggest that Hispanic college women utilize specific social networks to gather information and make decisions about HPV vaccination. Continued efforts are needed to promote further understanding of the purpose of the HPV vaccine via these preferred sources of information.
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Wells KJ, Rivera MI, Proctor SS, Arroyo G, Bynum SA, Quinn GP, Luque JS, Rivera M, Martinez-Tyson D, Meade CD. Creating a patient navigation model to address cervical cancer disparities in a rural Hispanic farmworker community. J Health Care Poor Underserved 2014; 23:1712-8. [PMID: 23698685 DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2012.0159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This report describes the implementation of a pilot patient navigation (PN) program created to address cervical cancer disparities in a predominantly Hispanic agricultural community. Since November 2009, a patient navigator has provided services to patients of Catholic Mobile Medical Services (CMMS). The PN program has resulted in the need for additional clinic sessions to accommodate the demand for preventive care at CMMS.
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- Kristen J Wells
- University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 27, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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Giorgi Rossi P, Baldacchini F, Ronco G. The Possible Effects on Socio-Economic Inequalities of Introducing HPV Testing as Primary Test in Cervical Cancer Screening Programs. Front Oncol 2014; 4:20. [PMID: 24575388 PMCID: PMC3919018 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2014.00020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2013] [Accepted: 01/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Screening with HPV is more effective than Pap test in preventing cervical cancer. HPV as primary test will imply longer intervals and a triage test for HPV positive women. It will also permit the development of self-sampling devices. These innovations may affect population coverage, participation, and compliance to protocols, and likely in a different way for less educated, poorer, and disadvantaged women. Aim: To describe the impact on inequalities, actual or presumed, of the introduction of HPV-based screening. Methods: The putative HPV-based screening algorithm has been analyzed to identify critical points for inequalities. A systematic review of the literature has been conducted searching PubMed on HPV screening coverage, participation, and compliance. Results were summarized in a narrative synthesis. Results: Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer was lower in women with low socio-economic status and in disadvantaged groups. A correct communication can reduce differences. Longer intervals will make it easier to achieve high-population coverage, but higher cost of the test in private providers could reduce the use of opportunistic screening by disadvantaged women. There are some evidences that inviting for HPV test instead of Pap increases participation, but there are no data on social differences. Self-sampling devices are effective in increasing participation and coverage. Some studies showed that the acceptability of self-sampling is higher in more educated women, but there is also an effect on hard-to-reach women. Communication of HPV positivity may increase anxiety and impact on sexual behaviors, the effect is stronger in low educated and disadvantaged women. Finally, many studies found indirect evidence that unvaccinated women are or will be more probably under-screened. Conclusion: The introduction of HPV test may increase population coverage, but non-compliance to protocols and interaction with opportunistic screening can increase the existing inequalities.
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- Paolo Giorgi Rossi
- Servizio Interaziendale di Epidemiologia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- Servizio Interaziendale di Epidemiologia, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia , Reggio Emilia , Italy
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- Unit of Cancer Epidemiology II, Center for Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention (CPO) , Turin , Italy
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Pierce Campbell CM, Darwish-Yassine M, Harlow SD, Johnston CM, Curado MP, Cho KR, Soliman AS. Cervical cancer screening among Michigan women: 'The Special Cancer Behavioral Risk Factor Survey', 2004-2008. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2013; 33:617-21. [PMID: 23919863 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2013.783006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The burden of cervical cancer remains greater among minority women. The purpose of this study was to evaluate racial/ethnic disparities in cervical cancer screening among minority women in Michigan. Data from 8,023 women (≥ 40 years) surveyed in the 2004-2008 Michigan Special Cancer Behavioral Risk Factor Survey were used to assess racial/ethnic differences in cervical cancer screening, knowledge and beliefs. Unexpectedly, African-American and Hispanic women reported being screened for cervical cancer at rates similar to, or higher than, Whites. Women demonstrated limited knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors and its signs/symptoms. Most minority women were more likely than Whites to believe in the importance of cervical screening, with Hispanic women more likely to support HPV vaccination. Differential utilisation of screening does not explain the disproportionately high rates of cervical cancer among minorities. Future research should examine disparities in the follow-up of abnormal cervical results and receipt of treatment.
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- C M Pierce Campbell
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan School of Public Health, USA
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Mehta P, Sharma M, Lee RC. Using the Health Belief Model in Qualitative Focus Groups to Identify HPV Vaccine Acceptability in College Men. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2013; 33:175-87. [DOI: 10.2190/iq.33.2.f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study determines predictors of HPV vaccine acceptability among college-aged male students through the qualitative data collection strategy of focus groups. Over the course of 2 months, six focus groups were conducted with 50 participants, with approximately 10 participants in each focus group. Participants were predominately single, heterosexual, about 20 years old, Caucasian males attending a large Midwestern University. The Health Belief Model (HBM) was used as a guide in developing questions for the focus groups. Each question related to a construct of the HBM. A lack of perceived susceptibility, perceived severity of HPV, and barriers toward taking the HPV vaccine were major themes identified from the focus groups. Overall, the focus group proved to be effective in understanding predictors toward HPV vaccine acceptability. Results enabled the researchers to develop an understanding of content needed for effective interventions. This study indicates a need for more qualitative studies exploring attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors related to HPV vaccine acceptability among at-risk populations.
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Pitts MJ, Adams Tufts K. Implications of the Virginia human papillomavirus vaccine mandate for parental vaccine acceptance. QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH 2013; 23:605-617. [PMID: 23275459 DOI: 10.1177/1049732312470871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In 2009, Virginia became the first state in the United States to enact a school vaccine mandate for the human papillomavirus (HPV), putting it at the forefront of the national HPV vaccine mandate controversy. It is critical to explore the public response and sensemaking where the mandate has already been enacted. Thus, we conducted 8 focus group discussions among 33 Virginia parents to explore how they conceptualized the virus and vaccine and their responses to the mandate. Findings suggest that many parents are skeptical of and reluctant to follow a state-mandated vaccine requirement, choosing instead to opt out of the vaccine until they decide the time is right for their daughter and/or until they feel confident in their knowledge about the virus, vaccine, and the impetus for the mandate. Study results can inform future legislation among states considering HPV-related mandates and aid in the development of health-promotion materials within the context of a state mandate.
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- Margaret Jane Pitts
- Department of Communications, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721-0025, USA
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Morales-Campos DY, Markham CM, Peskin MF, Fernandez ME. Hispanic mothers' and high school girls' perceptions of cervical cancer, human papilloma virus, and the human papilloma virus vaccine. J Adolesc Health 2013; 52:S69-75. [PMID: 23601613 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2012] [Revised: 09/13/2012] [Accepted: 09/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Cervical cancer incidence and mortality are higher for Hispanic women than for women in other population groups. However, the incidence could be reduced if teenaged Hispanic girls received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before they become sexually active. Unfortunately, few Hispanic girls receive this vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer. This study assessed Hispanic mothers' and girls' perceptions about cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine. Results show factors that affect whether Hispanic high school girls receive the vaccine. METHODS Twenty-four Hispanic mothers and 28 Hispanic girls from an urban school district in southeast Texas each participated in one of eight focus groups. Bilingual moderators facilitated the mothers' groups in English and Spanish and the girls' groups in English. We analyzed transcripts of the discussions and identified themes using the grounded theory approach. RESULTS Our analysis found several themes that affect whether Hispanic girls get the HPV vaccine: gaps in knowledge; fears and concerns about the vaccine; sociocultural communication practices; and decision-making about HPV vaccination. Both mothers and girls had limited knowledge about cervical cancer, HPV, and the vaccine. Some girls who received the vaccine said they wished their mothers had involved them in making the decision. CONCLUSIONS Findings may help in developing school or community-based educational programs for Hispanic families. Such programs should provide information on the HPV vaccine and the link between HPV and cervical cancer, and they should assist mothers and girls in communicating to make informed decisions about the vaccine.
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- Daisy Y Morales-Campos
- Institute for Health Promotion Research, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas 78229, USA.
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Jeudin P, Liveright E, del Carmen MG, Perkins RB. Race, ethnicity and income as factors for HPV vaccine acceptance and use. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2013; 9:1413-20. [PMID: 23571170 DOI: 10.4161/hv.24422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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If distributed equitably, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines have the potential to reduce racial disparities in HPV-related diseases and cervical cancers. However, current trends in the US indicate low uptake among all adolescents, with persistent disparities among minority and low-income adolescents despite largely positive views of vaccination among their parents. As Black, Hispanic, and Asian populations continue to grow in the US over the next 40 y, it is imperative that we not only improve HPV vaccination rates overall, but focus on high-risk populations to prevent an increase in cervical cancer disparities. This review discusses initiation and completion rates of the three-dose HPV vaccine series among adolescents in high-risk groups and describes cultural similarities and differences in motivation and barriers to vaccination. The goal of this review is to highlight factors leading to vaccination in different adolescent racial groups and to help guide the development of strategies to increase rates of vaccine initiation and completion among groups at the highest risk for developing cervical cancer.
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- Patricia Jeudin
- Boston University School of Medicine; Boston Medical Center; Boston, MA USA
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Laranjeira CA. Portuguese women's knowledge and health beliefs about cervical cancer and its screening. SOCIAL WORK IN PUBLIC HEALTH 2013; 28:150-157. [PMID: 23461350 DOI: 10.1080/19371918.2011.592042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Currently little is known about Portuguese women's knowledge and beliefs about cervical cancer screening, so this information is crucial to the success of cervical cancer screening programs. The intention of this study was to describe the knowledge and beliefs of women in Portugal. In-depth, face-to-face, individual interviews were conducted. Twenty-five females were recruited, the age range was 30 to 60. The results showed a lack of knowledge on cervical cancer and the Pap smear test. From a public policy point of view, it may be important to further explore the extent to which perceived barriers to screening will affect screening uptake when a national screening program is implemented.
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To explore sexual health knowledge among Latino immigrants in a Southern U.S. city, we conducted 20 qualitative interviews, (10 Women and 10 Men). We explored knowledge and factors associated with sexual health among male and female Latino immigrants in a Southern U.S. city experiencing a major growth of Latino immigrants in the past 10 years. Both genders demonstrated limited knowledge of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and risks of sexually transmitted infection (STI) acquisition. Neither gender perceived that they could have an asymptomatic STI, including HPV. Gender differences exist in sexual behaviors and perceptions of STI risk. Females indicated that female Latinas tend to have older sexual initiation age, fewer lifetime sexual partners and more pro-active sexual health than did Latinos when referring to Latino males. Consequently, male and female Latino immigrants could benefit from culturally relevant programs to alleviate STI disparities.
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Moore-Monroy M, Wilkinson-Lee AM, Verdugo L, Lopez E, Paez L, Rodriguez D, Wilhelm M, Garcia F. Addressing the information gap: developing and implementing a cervical cancer prevention education campaign grounded in principles of community-based participatory action. Health Promot Pract 2012; 14:274-83. [PMID: 22982702 DOI: 10.1177/1524839912454141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Despite significant advances in prevention, Mexican American women continue to experience disparities related to cervical cancer and access to current and relevant health information. To address this disparity a community-campus partnership initiated an outreach program to Latinas in Arizona as one part of an integrated approach. Promotoras (community health workers) provided the leadership in the development of a curriculum to (a) train promotoras on cervical cancer, (b) meet informational needs of community members, (c) address relevant social determinants of heath, and (d) promote access to health care. The purpose of this article is to describe the community-based participatory approach used in the development of the curriculum. Specifically, the article describes the leadership of promotoras, the curriculum development, and the use of continual feedback to inform the quality control. To address cervical cancer disparities for Mexican American women, the Pima County Cervical Cancer Prevention Partnership used principles of community-based participatory action.
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- Martha Moore-Monroy
- Center of Excellence in Women's Health, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA.
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Are women ready for the new cervical screening protocol in England? A systematic review and qualitative synthesis of views about human papillomavirus testing. Br J Cancer 2012; 107:243-54. [PMID: 22699825 PMCID: PMC3394982 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: A new protocol for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing within the UK cervical screening programme commenced in April 2011, creating new patient experiences. This is the first review to synthesise a substantial body of international evidence of women’s information needs, views and preferences regarding HPV testing. We aimed to inform the development of educational materials to promote informed choice, reduce anxiety and improve disease control. Methods: We searched 12 bibliographic databases. Two reviewers independently screened papers and assessed study quality; disagreements were resolved by discussion. Results were extracted verbatim and authors’ findings treated as primary data. Studies were synthesised collaboratively using framework methods. Results: We synthesised findings from 17 studies. Women had overwhelmingly negative concerns; an HPV diagnosis was daunting, had associated problems of disclosure of a sexually transmitted infection (STI), impacted on relationships and provoked fear of stigmatisation. Nevertheless, many thought HPV testing could be a preferable alternative to repeat cytology. Knowledge was poor; women struggled to interpret limited information in the context of existing knowledge about STIs and cervical cancer. Conclusion: Women are likely to be poorly informed, have limited understanding and many unanswered questions. This could increase anxiety and reduce ability to make informed choices, presenting a substantial challenge for those who design and provide information.
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Montgomery K, Smith-Glasgow ME. Human papillomavirus and cervical cancer knowledge, health beliefs, and preventive practices in 2 age cohorts: a comparison study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 9:S55-66. [PMID: 22340641 DOI: 10.1016/j.genm.2011.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2011] [Revised: 10/12/2011] [Accepted: 11/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States and a known precursor of cervical cancer. Recent studies suggest a bimodal HPV prevalence for women in 2 age groups: 19 to 26 and 40 to 70. HPV and cervical cancer knowledge has yet to be investigated in the older population of women. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the HPV and cervical cancer knowledge, health beliefs, and preventive practices in women in these 2 age groups. METHODS This study used a cross-sectional, descriptive design. A convenience sample of 300 women in 2 age groups was recruited from 3 ambulatory obstetrics and gynecology practices in Philadelphia, Pa. Participants completed the Awareness of HPV and Cervical Cancer Questionnaire to determine their HPV and cervical cancer knowledge, health beliefs, and preventive practices. RESULTS A total of 280 responses (131 for the age group 19-26 years and 149 for the age group 40-70 years) were received. Significant differences were found between the 2 groups in knowledge (P = 0.010) only, but not health beliefs (perceived susceptibility [P = 0.111] and perceived seriousness [P = 0.266]). Significant differences in select preventive practices were also noted between these 2 groups. These included Pap smear (P = 0.05), use of condoms (P = 0.002), and use of oral contraception (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS There is a remarkable need for age-appropriate HPV and cervical cancer awareness and education for women older than the age of 40. Women's health care providers are perfectly positioned to act as a catalyst to improve HPV and cervical cancer knowledge, health beliefs, and preventive practice to ensure optimal health promotion for all women.
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- Kymberlee Montgomery
- Drexel University College of Medicine and College of Nursing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA.
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Comparison of Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Human Papillomavirus, HPV Vaccine, Pap Tests, and Cervical Cancer Between US and Peruvian Women. J Low Genit Tract Dis 2012; 16:121-6. [DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0b013e31823a05a3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Siu JYM. The perceptions of and disincentives for receiving influenza A (H1N1) vaccines among chronic renal disease patients in Hong Kong. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2012; 20:137-144. [PMID: 21848853 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2524.2011.01023.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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This article aims to demonstrate the perceptions of patients with chronic renal disease in Hong Kong towards the new vaccine for influenza A (H1N1), as well as the main disincentives. Little is known about the views of chronically ill patients on the H1N1 vaccine and even less about the underlying factors that motivate its low acceptance by this group. To explore these issues, this study adopted a qualitative approach by conducting in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 40 chronic renal disease patients in Hong Kong from December 2009 to March 2010. The participants were selected by purposive sampling from a patient with renal disease self-help alliance, which has over 4000 members with chronic renal diseases coming from nine public hospitals. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Although vaccination was portrayed as one of the most effective methods to prevent influenza A (H1N1), chronically ill participants in this study showed reluctance towards it. Six disincentives for them to receive H1N1 vaccines were identified: perceptions of H1N1 vaccine as unsafe, cultural perception of vaccines as harmful, the belief that seasonal influenza vaccines provided immunity against influenza A (H1N1), inaccessibility for receiving the H1N1 vaccine, worries in contracting infectious diseases from vaccination locations and the financial cost. As chronically ill patients are one of the high-risk groups who can suffer from severe complications from influenza, understanding the underlying social, cultural and perceptual factors that prevent their immunisation is crucial to the design of a public health policy responsive to their needs.
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- Judy Yuen-Man Siu
- Centre for Health Behaviours Research, School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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Kepka D, Coronado GD, Rodriguez HP, Thompson B. Evaluation of a radionovela to promote HPV vaccine awareness and knowledge among Hispanic parents. J Community Health 2012; 36:957-65. [PMID: 21452030 DOI: 10.1007/s10900-011-9395-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Hispanic women have more than a 1.5-fold increased cervical cancer incidence and mortality compared to non-Hispanic white women in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control recommends the HPV vaccine for females at ages 11 and 12 years, though it is approved for females aged 9-26 to protect against the primary types of high-risk HPV (HPV-16 and HPV-18) that cause approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases. Few culturally-tailored Spanish HPV vaccine awareness programs have been developed. This study evaluates the efficacy of a Spanish radionovela as an educational tool. Rural Hispanic parents of daughters aged 9-17 (n = 88; 78 mothers and 10 fathers) were randomized to listen to the HPV vaccine radionovela or to another public service announcement. Participants completed a 30 min pretest posttest questionnaire. Parents who listened to the HPV radionovela (intervention group) scored higher on six knowledge and belief items. They were more likely to confirm that HPV is a common infection (70% vs. 48%, P = .002), to deny that women are able to detect HPV (53% vs. 31%, P = .003), to know vaccine age recommendations (87% vs. 68%, P = .003), and to confirm multiple doses (48% vs. 26%, P = .03) than control group parents. The HPV vaccine radionovela improved HPV and HPV vaccine knowledge and attitudes. Radionovela health education may be an efficacious strategy to increase HPV vaccine awareness among Hispanic parents.
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- Deanna Kepka
- National Cancer Institute, Executive Plaza South, Suite 150E, 6120 Executive Blvd., MSC 7105, Rockville, MD 20892-7105, USA.
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Naleway AL, Gold R, Drew L, Riedlinger K, Henninger ML, Gee J. Reported adverse events in young women following quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccination. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2012; 21:425-32. [PMID: 22229713 DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2011.2895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess and describe young women's experiences with their first dose of quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4) (Gardasil®) in a large managed care organization. METHODS We collected survey and electronic medical record (EMR) data for 899 young women aged 11-26 receiving their first HPV4 injection from February through September 2008. Survey items included questions about adverse events, interactions with healthcare providers, and knowledge and attitudes toward HPV disease and HPV4. RESULTS Six hundred ninety-six (78%) participants reported pain at the injection site. Other common reactions included injection site bruising or discoloration (n=155, 17%) or swelling (n=127, 14%) and presyncope or syncope (n=134, 15%). Overall, preteens and teens were more likely than adult participants to report vaccine adverse events. Most respondents, particularly in the adult age group, reported that their healthcare provider reviewed important information about HPV infection and about the risks and benefits of receiving the vaccine. Knowledge and attitudes about HPV and HPV4 also varied by age, with older women generally exhibiting more accurate knowledge about HPV and perceived susceptibility to cervical cancer. CONCLUSIONS There were significant age differences in young women's experiences with their first HPV4 injection. These findings highlight the importance of age-appropriate education and provider communications about HPV disease and vaccination.
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- Allison L Naleway
- The Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, OR 97227, USA.
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Kepka DL, Coronado GD, Rodriguez HP, Thompson B. Development of a radionovela to promote HPV vaccine awareness and knowledge among Latino parents. Public Health Rep 2012; 127:130-8. [PMID: 22298937 PMCID: PMC3234394 DOI: 10.1177/003335491212700118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Deanna L Kepka
- University of Washington, Department of Health Services, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Luque JS, Castañeda H, Tyson DM, Vargas N, Meade CD. Formative research on HPV vaccine acceptability among Latina farmworkers. Health Promot Pract 2011; 13:617-25. [PMID: 21881079 DOI: 10.1177/1524839911414413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to identify the barriers and benefits to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in a low-income, Latina farmworker population in central Florida. This study reports on formative qualitative research conducted on perceptions of benefits, barriers, costs, place, and promotion related to the HPV vaccine from surveys and interviews with a sample of 46 low-income, Latina farm workers and 19 health care workers serving this population. It was found that Latina farmworkers hold many misperceptions about the HPV vaccine and the potential links between HPV infection and cervical cancer. In addition, it was observed that HPV vaccination intention was inversely related to concerns about adolescent sexual behavior and low perceived risk of infection but might be positively influenced by belief in illness prevention and physician recommendation. These findings add to the growing research on HPV vaccine acceptability among Latina subgroups to inform intervention development, marketing materials, education, and policy.
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- John S Luque
- Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, USA
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Kennedy S, Osgood R, Rosenbloom L, Feinglass J, Simon M. Knowledge of human papillomavirus among publicly and privately insured women. J Midwifery Womens Health 2011. [PMID: 23181646 DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-2011.2011.00040.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics associated with high and low levels of human papillomavirus (HPV) knowledge among women presenting for HPV vaccination. METHODS Surveys were administered to women presenting for HPV vaccination at 2 distinct clinics: a private obstetrics and gynecology office with predominantly privately insured patients and a resident clinic with primarily Medicaid-insured patients. Nine outcome measures were collected in addition to open-ended response questions regarding motivation for vaccination. RESULTS Forty-six women were recruited from the resident clinic, and 39 women were recruited from the private clinic. Knowledge scores differed significantly between the 2 recruitment sites: mean score of 19.7 at the resident clinic compared to a mean score of 24.9 at the private clinic (P < .0001, power = 80%). After controlling for age, zip code poverty prevalence, educational attainment, and parental educational attainment, clinical site was no longer independently associated with knowledge score. Rather, having attended at least 1 year of college was the only measured item independently associated with a higher HPV knowledge score. Reported condom use, having a regular sexual partner, history of an abnormal Papanicolaou (Pap) test, and having received a Pap test within the previous year were not independently associated with knowledge scores. Themes for motivation to vaccinate include protection from cervical cancer and prevention of HPV infection. DISCUSSION Knowledge of HPV among women presenting for vaccination was significantly associated with educational attainment of some college. Common themes of low knowledge include the viral etiology of cervical cancer, the clinical presentation of HPV infection, and the lack of complete protection against cervical cancer with the HPV vaccine.
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Kiely M, Sauvageau C, Dubé È, Deceuninck G, De Wals P. Virus du papillome humain : connaissances, croyances et comportements des femmes québécoises. Canadian Journal of Public Health 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03404055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Graham JE, Mishra A. Global challenges of implementing human papillomavirus vaccines. Int J Equity Health 2011; 10:27. [PMID: 21718495 PMCID: PMC3143925 DOI: 10.1186/1475-9276-10-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2010] [Accepted: 06/30/2011] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Human Papillomavirus vaccines are widely hailed as a sweeping pharmaceutical innovation for the universal benefit of all women. The implementation of the vaccines, however, is far from universal or equitable. Socio-economically marginalized women in emerging and developing, and many advanced economies alike, suffer a disproportionately large burden of cervical cancer. Despite the marketing of Human Papillomavirus vaccines as the solution to cervical cancer, the market authorization (licensing) of the vaccines has not translated into universal equitable access. Vaccine implementation for vulnerable girls and women faces multiple barriers that include high vaccine costs, inadequate delivery infrastructure, and lack of community engagement to generate awareness about cervical cancer and early screening tools. For Human Papillomavirus vaccines to work as a public health solution, the quality-assured delivery of cheaper vaccines must be integrated with strengthened capacity for community-based health education and screening.
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- Janice E Graham
- Department of Bioethics, Dalhousie University, Faculty of Medicine, 1459 Oxford Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Technoscience and Regulation Research Unit, 1459 Oxford Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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Mishra A. Implementing HPV Vaccines: Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and the Need for Education. INTERNATIONAL QUARTERLY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 2011; 31:71-98. [DOI: 10.2190/iq.31.1.f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This article reviews qualitative research on public knowledge and attitudes to HPV vaccines, focusing on socio-economically challenged populations. Keyword searches were conducted on MEDLINE and ISI Web of Science for relevant peer-reviewed literature in English. A high acceptance of HPV vaccines was found despite low knowledge about HPV (types, prevalence, transmission, health risks, and cervical screening). Facilitators of HPV vaccine uptake included fear of cancer and desire to protect children's health. Barriers included low knowledge levels, perception of HPV vaccines as potential causes of sexual disinhibition, concerns about vaccine costs, social stigma, adverse effects, and parental unwillingness to permit vaccination of pre-adolescent children. Despite acceptance of HPV vaccines, implementation in low-resource settings faces social and economic difficulties. To pursue and strengthen cervical screening in these settings, public education about HPV is key.
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