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Thilly N, Michel M, Simon M, Bocquier A, Gagneux-Brunon A, Gauchet A, Gilberg S, Le Duc-Banaszuk AS, Bruel S, Mueller JE, Giraudeau B, Chevreul K. Effectiveness of a School- and Primary Care-Based HPV Vaccination Intervention: The PrevHPV Cluster Randomized Trial. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2411938. [PMID: 38780943 PMCID: PMC11117086 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.11938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Importance The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe and effective, yet vaccination coverage remains below public health objectives in many countries. Objective To examine the effectiveness of a 3-component intervention on HPV vaccination coverage among adolescents aged 11 to 14 years 2 months after the intervention ended, each component being applied alone or in combination. Design, Setting, and Participants A cluster randomized trial with incomplete factorial design (PrevHPV) was conducted between July 1, 2021, and April 30, 2022, in French municipalities receiving 0, 1, 2, or 3 components of the intervention. Randomization was stratified by school district and municipalities' socioeconomic level. Analyses were carried out on 11- to 14-year-old adolescents living in all participating municipalities, regardless of what had been implemented. Intervention The PrevHPV intervention had 3 components: (1) educating and motivating 11- to 14-year-old adolescents in middle schools, along with their parents; (2) training general practitioners (GPs) on up-to-date HPV information and motivational interviewing techniques; and (3) free HPV vaccination at school. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was HPV vaccination coverage (≥1 dose) 2 months after the intervention ended among 11- to 14-year-old adolescents living in participating municipalities, based on the French national reimbursement database and data collected during the trial in groups randomized to implement at-school vaccination. Results A total of 91 municipalities comprising 30 739 adolescents aged 11 to 14 years (15 876 boys and 14 863 girls) were included and analyzed. Half the municipalities were in the 2 lowest socioeconomic quintiles and access to GPs was poor in more than two-thirds of the municipalities. Thirty-eight of 61 schools (62.3%) implemented actions and 26 of 45 municipalities (57.8%) had at least 1 trained GP. The median vaccination coverage increased by 4.0 percentage points (IQR, 2.0-7.3 percentage points) to 14.2 percentage points (IQR, 9.1-17.3 percentage points) at 2 months. At-school vaccination significantly increased vaccination coverage (5.50 percentage points [95% CI, 3.13-7.88 percentage points]) while no effect was observed for adolescents' education and motivation (-0.08 percentage points [95% CI, -2.54 to 2.39 percentage points]) and GPs' training (-1.46 percentage points [95% CI, -3.44 to 0.53 percentage points]). Subgroup analyses found a significant interaction between at-school vaccination and access to GPs, with a higher effect when access was poor (8.62 percentage points [95% CI, 5.37-11.86 percentage points] vs 2.13 percentage points [95% CI, -1.25 to 5.50 percentage points]; P = .007 for interaction). Conclusions and Relevance In this cluster randomized trial, within the context of the late COVID-19 pandemic period and limited school and GP participation, at-school HPV vaccination significantly increased vaccination coverage. The trial did not show a significant effect for training GPs and education and motivation, although it may be observed after more time has elapsed after the intervention. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04945655.
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- Nathalie Thilly
- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, Nancy, France
- Département Méthodologie, Promotion, Investigation, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France
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- Université Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMR 1123, Inserm, Paris, France
- Unité d’épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France
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- Université de Lorraine, APEMAC, Nancy, France
- Département Méthodologie, Promotion, Investigation, Université de Lorraine, CHRU-Nancy, Nancy, France
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- CIC-1408 Vaccinologie, CHU de Saint-Etienne, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
- Centre International de Recherche en Infectiologie, Team GIMAP, Univ Lyon, Université Jean Monnet, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Inserm, U1111, Lyon, France
- Institut Presage Chaire Prevacci, Université Jean Monnet, Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, France
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- Université Savoie Mont Blanc, Université Grenoble Alpes, LIP/PC2S, Grenoble, France
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- Department of General Practice, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of General Practice, Jacques Lisfranc Faculty of Medicine, Université Saint-Etienne-Lyon, Saint-Etienne, France
- Health, Systemic, Process UR 4129 Research Unit, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Emerging Disease Epidemiology Unit, Institut Pasteur, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
- Université de Rennes, EHESP, CNRS, Inserm, Arènes - UMR 6051, RSMS (Recherche sur les Services et Management en Santé) - U 1309, Rennes, France
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- Université de Tours, Université de Nantes, SPHERE U1246, Inserm, Tours, France
- Inserm CIC 1415, CHRU de Tours, Tours, France
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- Université Paris Cité, ECEVE, UMR 1123, Inserm, Paris, France
- Unité d’épidémiologie clinique, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Robert Debré, Paris, France
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Altinok P, Ergen ŞA, Güzelöz Çapar Z, Canyilmaz E, Akgün Z, Serin M, Akbaş C, Aktan M, Erdiş E, Özmen HK, Özyar E, Çağlar A, Munzuroğlu Ak F, Akyüz MF, Altinok A. Awareness Level of Cervical Cancer Patients Referred to Radiation Oncology Outpatient Clinics-A Multicenter Study. J Low Genit Tract Dis 2024; 28:143-148. [PMID: 38465970 DOI: 10.1097/lgt.0000000000000798] [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: 03/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge of patients with cervical cancer referred to radiation oncology outpatient clinics in Turkey regarding screening methods and human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and increase social awareness based on the findings. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to June 2022 involving 300 patients in various regions. Data on demographics, cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination knowledge, and recommendations to relatives were collected through a questionnaire-based interview. Univariate logistic regression analyzed the impact of independent variables on knowledge levels. RESULTS Among the participants, 57% were unaware of cervical cancer screening, and 66% had no knowledge of the HPV vaccine. Higher knowledge levels were associated with higher education, older age at marriage and first birth, and previous gynecological checkups. Lower knowledge levels were observed in patients treated at state institutions, with no formal education, and diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 60 or older. A significant inverse correlation was found between knowledge levels and the stage of cancer at diagnosis, with higher awareness in earlier stages. CONCLUSION The study revealed limited awareness among cervical cancer patients in Turkey regarding screening and HPV vaccination. Lower knowledge levels were associated with specific demographic factors, emphasizing the importance of targeted educational campaigns to reduce the burden of cervical cancer and promote early detection. Efforts to enhance vaccination coverage and encourage early screening can significantly improve outcomes. Comprehensive awareness surveys are essential in guiding policymaking and implementing effective early detection and prevention strategies for cervical cancer.
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- Pelin Altinok
- Radiation Oncology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Acibadem Adana Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Sivas Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Acibadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Hatay Training and Research Hospital, Hatay, Turkey
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- Radiation Oncology, Medikal Park Goztepe Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Chen J, Zhang R, Xu W, Bai L, Hu D, Nie Y, Xiang R, Kang D, Shi QL. Knowledge and Practices Regarding Human Papillomavirus and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women in Low-Income Areas of China: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e55930. [PMID: 38601389 PMCID: PMC11004842 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the primary cause of cervical cancer. However, this can be prevented through vaccination and screening. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between behavior, knowledge, and attitude toward cervical cancer and regular screening and HPV infection among women in Lueyang County. METHODS Women who underwent cervical cancer screening at the outpatient department of a maternal and child health center between September and December 2021 were invited to participate. In total, 2,303 women completed the questionnaire. Women who underwent regular or irregular screening were 1:1 matched for age. Differences in knowledge of HPV and attitudes toward HPV vaccination among different populations were assessed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors influencing HPV infection. RESULTS In total, 417 pairs of women who underwent regular and irregular screening were successfully matched. Multivariate logistic regression results indicated that age is a risk factor for HPV infection (OR=1.056 95%CI: [1.031 1.082]), while regular screening acts as a protective factor against HPV infection (OR=0.174 95%CI: [0.117 0.259]). Additionally, regular screening was associated with a higher level of knowledge about HPV among women compared to those who did not undergo regular screening (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Women in Lueyang County have low levels of knowledge regarding HPV and cervical cancer. Regular screening is a protective factor against HPV infection. The regular screening group demonstrates a higher level of HPV knowledge compared with the irregular screening group. These findings highlight the importance of regular screening and the need to strengthen public health education.
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- Jiaojiao Chen
- School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Maternal and Child Health, Shaanxi, CHN
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology, Centre of Maternal and Child Health, Shaanxi, CHN
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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- College of Public Health, State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, CHN
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Karafillakis E, Peretti-Watel P, Verger P, Chantler T, Larson HJ. " We don't have the same bodies; we don't react the same way": mothers and adolescent girls' perceptions of the risks and benefits of HPV vaccination in France. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2036555. [PMID: 35240936 PMCID: PMC9009901 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2036555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is one of the most publicly mistrusted vaccines in Europe, with countries such as France struggling with low vaccine uptake due to parental questioning of vaccine risks and benefits. However, limited evidence exists on adolescent girls' perceptions of the risks and benefits of HPV vaccination. The aim of this qualitative study was to provide an in-depth exploration and comparison of French mothers (n = 21) and adolescent girls' (n = 36) perceptions of the risks and benefits of HPV vaccination. A thematic analysis showed that adolescent girls and mothers perceived the risks and benefits of HPV vaccination differently, with girls reporting positive and beneficial views and emotions toward vaccination and mothers expressing concerns about possible risks. Adolescent girls also reported that both perceptions and actual risks and benefits may vary from one individual to another. Vaccine safety was also understood differently, with mothers reporting a widespread view that vaccines are unsafe and focusing on controversial side effects and girls discussing short-term consequences of vaccination (e.g. pain, fever) and administration and storage issues. Strategies to improve uptake of HPV vaccination should consider and address both the mothers' and daughters' perceptions and understandings of HPV vaccination.
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- E Karafillakis
- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- UMR Vitrome, Aix-Marseille Université, IHU Méditerrannée, IRD, Marseille, France.,Southeastern Health Regional Observatory (ORS Paca),Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Southeastern Health Regional Observatory (ORS Paca),Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Department of Global Health and Development, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK.,Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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Humnesa H, Aboma M, Dida N, Abebe M. Knowledge and attitude regarding human papillomavirus vaccine and its associated factors among parents of daughters age between 9-14 years in central Ethiopia, 2021. J Public Health Afr 2022; 13:2129. [PMID: 36313923 PMCID: PMC9614691 DOI: 10.4081/jphia.2022.2129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease and the major cause of cervical cancer, which threatened the lives of several women and remains a critical concern in Africa and around the world. Ethiopia initiates the human papillomavirus vaccines on 3 rd December 2018 for the primary time to vaccinate six million girls. Objective This study assessed knowledge and attitudes toward the human papillomavirus vaccine among parents of daughters aged between 9 and 14 years in the Central Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 619 parents whose daughters were aged between 9 and 14 years old from February 01 to February 30, 2021. A multistage sampling method was employed to select study participants. Data were collected using an interview administered questionnaire adapted from related literature. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate binary logistic regression analyses were done by using SPSS v. 20.0. Results A total of 619 parents participated in the current study of whom, only 242 (39.1%) and 249 (40.2%) of the respondents were knowledgeable and had a favorable attitude toward the HPV, respectively. Age (AOR 1.98, 95% CI: 1.07, 3.69), place of residence (AOR 3.6, 95% CI: 1.45, 8.92), and wealth status (AOR 1.89, 95% CI: 1.09, 3.26) was independently associated with the knowledge of parents toward the HPV. Conclusion Policymakers and other stockholders require more effort to provide a resource to enhance knowledge and attitudes toward the HPV through the mass media and other health education outlets. Keywords: Knowledge, HPV Vaccine, Attitude, Cervical cancer, Central Ethiopia.
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- Department of Public Health, Medicine and Health Sciences College, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
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Perdacher E, Kavanagh D, Sheffield J, Healy K, Dale P, Heffernan E. Using the Stay Strong App for the Well-being of Indigenous Australian Prisoners: Feasibility Study. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e32157. [PMID: 35394444 PMCID: PMC9034424 DOI: 10.2196/32157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background The gap between mental health needs and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the Indigenous people of Australia, is most marked in the prison population. Indigenous people are overrepresented in Australian prisons. In prison, this group experiences mental disorders to a greater degree than non-Indigenous prisoners. This group has also been found to experience mental disorder at a higher rate than Indigenous people in the community. In addition to pre-existing determinants of poor mental health, these high prevalence rates may reflect poor engagement in mainstream interventions or the efficacy of available interventions. In community populations, the use of digital mental health resources may help to increase access to well-being support. However, culturally appropriate digital tools have not been available to Indigenous people in prisons. The absence of feasibility and efficacy studies of these tools needs to be addressed. Objective The aim of this study is to determine the feasibility of the Stay Strong app as a digital well-being and mental health tool for use by Indigenous people in prison. Methods Dual government agency (health and corrective services) precondition requirements of implementation were identified and resolved. This was essential given that the Stay Strong app was to be delivered by an external health agency to Indigenous prisoners. Then, acceptability at a practice level was tested using postuse qualitative interviews with clients and practitioners of the Indigenous Mental Health Intervention Program. All Indigenous Mental Health Intervention Program practitioners (10/37, 27%) and client participants who had completed their second follow-up (review of the Stay Strong app; 27/37, 73%) during the study period were invited to participate. Results Owing to the innovative nature of this project, identifying and resolving the precondition requirements of implementation was challenging but provided support for the implementation of the app in practice. Acceptability of the app by clients and practitioners at a practice level was demonstrated, with nine themes emerging across the interviews: satisfaction with the current Stay Strong app, supported client goal setting, increased client self-insight, improved client empowerment, cultural appropriateness, enhanced engagement, ease of use, problems with using an Android emulator, and recommendations to improve personalization. Conclusions The Stay Strong Custody Project is a pioneering example of digital mental health tools being implemented within Australian prisons. Using the app within high-security prison settings was found to be feasible at both strategic and practice levels. Feedback from both clients and practitioners supported the use of the app as a culturally safe digital mental health and well-being tool for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in prison.
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- Elke Perdacher
- Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.,Forensic Mental Health Group, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.,School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Centre for Children's Health Research and School of Psychology & Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.,QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Forensic Mental Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.,Forensic Mental Health Group, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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Surbakti E, Simaremare SA, Pasaribu RD. The Empowerment of Women of Childbearing Age through Participatory Action Research in Preventing Cervical Cancer. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.8426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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AIM: This study aims to explore and analyze the effect of empowering women of childbearing age through the participatory action research method on cervical cancer prevention.
SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This was qualitative and quantitative approaches.
METHODS: A participatory action research approach to empower women of childbearing age and a quantitative pre-test and post-test without control approach was used to assess the changes that occur. Statistical analysis used: Paired t-test, to find out the mean difference before and after empowerment. Empowerment affects social changes in women of childbearing age in the prevention of cervical cancer. The Perwiritan and Moria groups not only carry out religious activities but also socialization and cervical cancer prevention campaigns.
RESULTS: The results showed that empowerment had an effect on increasing the average score of knowledge, attitudes, and actions of women of childbearing age in preventing cervical cancer (p < 0.05).
DISCUSSION: Empowerment of women of childbearing age is very effective in creating awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and actions in cervical cancer prevention. Empowerment can also be done for women in other communities.
CONCLUSION: There is an increase in understanding of women of childbearing age and the situation in which PAR is carried out because of the emergence of change agents among women of childbearing age who continue to have dialectics.
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Torres-Roman JS, Ronceros-Cardenas L, Valcarcel B, Bazalar-Palacios J, Ybaseta-Medina J, Carioli G, La Vecchia C, Alvarez CS. Cervical cancer mortality among young women in Latin America and the Caribbean: trend analysis from 1997 to 2030. BMC Public Health 2022; 22:113. [PMID: 35034604 PMCID: PMC8761303 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-12413-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer continues to show a high burden among young women worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Limited data is available describing cervical cancer mortality among young women in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The purpose of this study was to examine the mortality trends of cervical cancer among young women in LAC and predict mortality rates to 2030. METHODS Deaths from cervical cancer were obtained from the World Health Organization mortality database. Age-standardized mortality rates per 100,000 women-years were estimated in women aged 20-44 years using the world standard population for 16 countries (and territories) in LAC from 1997 to 2017. We estimated the average mortality rates for the last 4 years (2014-2017). Joinpoint regression models were used to identify significant changes in mortality trends. Nordpred method was used for the prediction of the mortality rates to 2030. RESULTS Between 2014 and 2017, Paraguay and Venezuela had the highest mortality rates of cervical cancer, whereas Puerto Rico had the lowest rates. Overall, most of the LAC countries showed downward trends of cervical cancer mortality over the entire period. Significant decreases were observed in Chile (Average annual percent change [AAPC]: - 2.4%), Colombia (AAPC: - 2.0%), Cuba (AAPC: - 3.6%), El Salvador (AAPC: - 3.1%), Mexico (AAPC: - 3.9%), Nicaragua (AAPC: - 1.7%), Panama (AAPC: - 1.7%), and Peru (AAPC: - 2.2%). In contrast, Brazil (AAPC: + 0.8%) and Paraguay (AAPC: + 3.7%) showed significant upward trends. By 2030, mortality rates are not predicted to further decrease in some LAC countries, including Argentina, Paraguay, and Venezuela. CONCLUSIONS Mortality trends of cervical cancer among young women have large variability in LAC countries. Cervical cancer screening programs have a high priority for the region. Primary and secondary prevention in the community are necessary to accelerate a reduction of cervical cancer mortality by 2030.
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- J Smith Torres-Roman
- Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Peru. .,Latin American Network for Cancer Research (LAN-CANCER), Lima, Peru.
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- Latin American Network for Cancer Research (LAN-CANCER), Lima, Peru
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- Latin American Network for Cancer Research (LAN-CANCER), Lima, Peru.,Universidad Católica Los Ángeles de Chimbote, Instituto de Investigación, Chimbote, Peru
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20133, Milan, Italy
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Ramezankhani A, Yarmohammadi S, Ghaffari M, Mashayekhi P, Mirzaei J. Strategies for improving participation in human papillomavirus vaccination among young adults in the capital of Iran: A qualitative–exploratory study. Int J Prev Med 2022; 13:1. [PMID: 35281978 PMCID: PMC8883668 DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_599_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: Different strategies can promote healthy behaviors. Although the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is very important due to its effect in reducing cervical cancer, the behavior of HPV vaccination is low among young adults in Iran. Therefore, this study aimed to determine strategies for improving HPV vaccination among young adults. Methods: The present study was conducted with a qualitative content analysis method. The participants were 30 health professionals and young adults in Tehran city who were selected using purposive and snowball sampling. The data were collected through semistructured interviews and analyzed by Graneheim and Lundman's approach. Results: In total, two categories were identified: (1) access to services: access to the vaccine, vaccine insurance coverage; (2) educational coverage: subgroup training, educational content, time for training, educational channels, education strategies, and educational conditions. Conclusions: This is the first study conducted to determine strategies for improving HPV vaccination in Iran. The policymakers and planners, schools, and health centers are recommended to use the strategies obtained from this study to increase HPV vaccine imports, as well as increase the community members’ knowledge and acceptance of the HPV vaccine.
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Dereje N, Ashenafi A, Abera A, Melaku E, Yirgashewa K, Yitna M, Shewaye S, Fasil T, Yoseph Y. Knowledge and acceptance of HPV vaccination and its associated factors among parents of daughters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study. Infect Agent Cancer 2021; 16:58. [PMID: 34479576 PMCID: PMC8418033 DOI: 10.1186/s13027-021-00399-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Cervical cancer is one of the most diagnosed and deadly cancers in women globally. Though vaccination is an effective way to reduce cervical cancer, people’s knowledge and acceptance of the vaccination remains a challenge in low and middle-income countries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the level of knowledge and acceptance of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and its associated factors among parents of daughters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among parents or guardians whose daughters are in the age group of 9–17 years and residing in Akaki-Kalty sub-city in Addis Ababa. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants (n = 430). Face-to-face interview was conducted by using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with the acceptance of HPV vaccination was identified by multivariable binary logistic regression and expressed by adjusted odds ratio (aOR), and respective 95% confidence interval. Results Complete response was obtained from 422 (98.1%) of the participants and their mean age was 39.0 years (SD ± 9.9). Out of the study participants, 41.7% and 72.0% had poor knowledge on cervical cancer and HPV, respectively. More than a quarter (27.0%) of the participants has never heard about HPV vaccine. One-third (36.5%) of the participants had negative attitude towards the HPV vaccine. Overall, 94.3% of the study participants were willing to vaccinate their daughters for HPV. Vaccine acceptability was associated with higher monthly income (aOR = 2.48, 95% CI 1.08–6.34), good knowledge on HPV (aOR = 2.32, 95% CI 1.56–4.87) and the vaccine (aOR = 2.24, 95% CI 1.12–8.60), and positive attitude towards the vaccine (aOR = 5.03, 95% CI 1.63—9.56). Conclusions The overall HPV vaccine acceptance was high. However, two out of five and one-thirds of the parents had poor knowledge on cervical cancer and negative attitude towards the HPV vaccine, respectively. Higher monthly income, good knowledge on HPV and the vaccine, and positive attitude towards the vaccine were associated with acceptance of HPV vaccination. To ensure sustainable acceptance of HPV vaccination, it is crucial to increase the community awareness in a sustainable manner.
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- Nebiyu Dereje
- Department of Public Health, Myungsung Medical College, P.O Box 14972, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medicine, Myungsung Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Rousset-Jablonski C, Haesebaert J, Denis A, Reix P, Llerena C, Perceval M, Touzet S, Durieu I. Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Among Female Patients Attending French Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Centers. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2021; 34:317-323. [PMID: 33338628 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To describe human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination practice among adolescent girls with cystic fibrosis (CF) and to identify reasons for non-vaccination. DESIGN Cross-sectional multicentric study. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Girls aged 9-17 years, attending 7 French pediatric CF centers, and their accompanying adult. INTERVENTIONS Administration of a self-report questionnaire. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The proportion of girls having received or receiving HPV vaccination, compliance with the vaccination schedule, factors associated with vaccination, and reasons for vaccination and for non-vaccination. RESULTS A total of 113 girls and 104 accompanying adults participated. The mean age was 13.6 years (standard deviation 2.5; range 9-17). A total of 34 (30.9%) patients reported having received HPV vaccination. Among the 34 girls aged 15 years or older, 15 (44.1%) were vaccinated. Most patients (58.8%) started vaccination between 11 and 14 years of age (mean age 13.9). Most vaccine prescriptions (67.6%) were made by a CF center health care provider. Factors associated with vaccination were older age (odds ratio [OR] = 1.27, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.01-1.6, P = .037 for each year older), previous vaccination by the accompanying parent of one of their children for hepatitis B (OR = 8.01, 95% CI = 0.96-67.02), P = .055), and parental influence on decision-making (OR = 2.77, 95% CI = 0.97-7.95, P = .058). Health care providers' positive advice and fear of HPV-related disease were the main reasons given to justify vaccination decisions. Insufficient knowledge and concerns about potential side effects were the main barriers. CONCLUSION HPV vaccination remains insufficient among girls with CF. CF health care providers may play a crucial role in HPV vaccination acceptance, and their sensitization to cervical cancer prevention is mandatory.
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- Christine Rousset-Jablonski
- Department of Internal medicine, Cystic Fibrosis Adult Reference Center, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupe Hospitalier Sud, Pierre Benite, France; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupe Hospitalier Sud, Pierre Benite, France; Department of Surgical Oncology, Leon Berard Cancer Center, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France; EA 7425 HESPER-Health Services and Performance Research-Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France.
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- EA 7425 HESPER-Health Services and Performance Research-Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France; Pôle de Santé Publique-Service de Recherche et d'Epidémiologie Cliniques, Hospices civils de Lyon, Groupement hospitalier Est, Bron, France
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- Pôle Information Médicale Evaluation Recherche, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service de Pneumologie Pédiatrique et CRCM enfant, Hospices civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Bron, France; UMR 5558 (EMET), CNRS, LBBE, Université de Lyon, Villeurbanne, France
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- Pneumologie Pédiatrique, Antenne Pédiatrique du CIC, Center Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Department of Internal medicine, Cystic Fibrosis Adult Reference Center, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupe Hospitalier Sud, Pierre Benite, France
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- EA 7425 HESPER-Health Services and Performance Research-Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France; Pôle Information Médicale Evaluation Recherche, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Internal medicine, Cystic Fibrosis Adult Reference Center, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Groupe Hospitalier Sud, Pierre Benite, France; EA 7425 HESPER-Health Services and Performance Research-Lyon 1 Claude Bernard University, Lyon, France
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Belavic A, Pavic Simetin I. Educational intervention for increasing knowledge of human papillomavirus and vaccination amongst parents of first year high school students in Croatia. J Public Health (Oxf) 2020; 44:165-173. [PMID: 33348376 DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdaa201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In Croatia, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine became available through a publicly funded national programme during the 2015/2016 school year among boys and girls in the first year high school. Improved parental awareness of HPV and vaccination could help increase the uptake of the vaccination. The primary aim of this study is to establish the importance of educating parents for a greater response to the voluntary vaccination. METHODS Parents of students in the first year of high school evaluated the educational lessons in the spring of 2016 in 11 counties coordinated by the Croatian Institute of Public Health: total of 36 doctors from 11 counties. Statistical significance was tested using chi-squared test. RESULTS In total, 3350 evaluations were submitted (82.7%). Parents with a positive attitude towards vaccination following the education more often stated the lesson contributed to this attitude than parents with a negative attitude (P < 0.001). Results show that counties with highest attendance had highest rates of vaccination (Sisačko-moslovačka 1.74 highest and Dubrovačko-Neretvanska 0.03 lowest). CONCLUSION Our study shows that parents have the impression an educational lesson can contribute to the development of their positive attitude towards vaccination. Further research should be aimed at disparities and how to target these with appropriate interventions.
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- Anja Belavic
- Division for School Medicine, Mental Health and Addiction Prevention, Croatian Institute of Public Health, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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Huon JF, Grégoire A, Meireles A, Lefebvre M, Péré M, Coutherut J, Biron C, Raffi F, Briend-Godet V. Evaluation of the acceptability in France of the vaccine against papillomavirus (HPV) among middle and high school students and their parents. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234693. [PMID: 33091021 PMCID: PMC7580947 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The pathogenic and oncogenic roles of papillomavirus (HPV) infections have been documented and shown to occur in women as well as in men. While other countries have already extended their vaccination guidelines to include boys, in 2019 the French National Authority for Health validated implementation of HPV vaccination in the 2020 vaccination schedule. There is, however, a climate of distrust in regard to vaccination in France, and there have been few studies to date regarding the acceptability of HPV vaccination in boys in France. The aim of this study was, therefore, to evaluate the acceptability of extending the recommendations for HPV vaccination in men, among middle and high school students and their parents. METHODS Our study (HPVac) was a prospective, multicenter, departmental, and descriptive survey applied to a sample of male middle and high school students attending schools in the Loire-Atlantique department and their parents. It took place from January 2017 to January 2018. RESULTS We analyzed the information obtained from 127 parent questionnaires and 145 children questionnaires. In terms of acceptability, 36.6% (n = 53) of the children and 37.8% (n = 48) of the parents were in favour of being vaccinated or of having their children vaccinated against HPV (51.7% (n = 75) and 50.4% (n = 64), respectively, were undecided). The perception of a risk stemming from HPV infection was positively associated with acceptability of the HPV vaccine. Being against vaccines in general, being discouraged by their parents, parents thinking that their child is not at risk, and the belief that the vaccine is not mandatory were arguments cited and significantly associated with a willingness to be vaccinated. CONCLUSION This study revealed a lack of information among boys and their parents about HPV and its vaccination. It also clearly showed that taking time to discuss the consequences of an infection and the merits of being vaccinated can help parents overcome their reluctance. The children then generally go along with their parent's choice.
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- Jean-François Huon
- Clinical Pharmacy of the UHC of Nantes, and UMR INSERM 1246 SPHERE Universities of Nantes and Tours, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
- Department of Infectious Diseases, and CIC 1413, INSERM, University Hospital Center of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Plateforme de Méthodologie et Biostatistique, Direction de la Recherche, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
- Department of Infectious Diseases, and CIC 1413, INSERM, University Hospital Center of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, and CIC 1413, INSERM, University Hospital Center of Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Center for the Prevention of Infectious and Transmitted Diseases of the UHC of Nantes, Nantes, France
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CELLA PAOLA, VOGLINO GIANLUCA, BARBERIS ILARIA, ALAGNA ENRICO, ALESSANDRONI CLAUDIA, CUDA ALESSANDRO, D’ALOISIO FRANCESCO, DALLAGIACOMA GIULIA, DE NITTO SARA, DI GASPARE FRANCESCA, GALLIPOLI ORIANA, GENTILE LEANDRO, KUNDISOV LUCIA, NAVARO MONICA, PROVENZANO SANDRO, SANTANGELO OMARENZO, STEFANIZZI PASQUALE, GIANFREDI VINCENZA. Resources for assessing parents' vaccine hesitancy: a systematic review of the literature. JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND HYGIENE 2020; 61:E340-E373. [PMID: 33150224 PMCID: PMC7595070 DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2020.61.3.1448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The concept of Vaccine Hesitancy has begun to appear in the scientific landscape, referring to the reluctance of a growing proportion of people to accept the vaccination offer. A variety of factors were identified as being associated with vaccine hesitancy but there was no universal algorithm and currently there aren’t any established metrics to assess either the presence or impact of vaccine hesitancy. The aim of this study was to systematically review the published questionnaires evaluating parental vaccine hesitancy, to highlight the differences among these surveys and offer a general overview on this matter. This study offers a deeper perspective on the available questionnaires, helping future researches to identify the most suitable one according to their own aim and study setting.
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- PAOLA CELLA
- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, University of Turin, Italy
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- Health Science Department, University of Genoa, Italy
- Correspondence: Ilaria Barberis, Health Science Department, University of Genoa, largo Rosanna Benzi 10, Pad. 3 San Martino Hospital, Italy - Tel./Fax +39 010 3538502 - E-mail:
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Public Health, University of Siena, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli”, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties “G. D’Alessandro”, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
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- Post Graduate School of Hygiene and Preventive Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Perugia, Italy
- School of Medicine, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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Design and content validation of a survey questionnaire assessing the determinants of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy in France: A reactive Delphi study. Vaccine 2020; 38:6127-6140. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2019] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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López N, Garcés-Sánchez M, Panizo MB, de la Cueva IS, Artés MT, Ramos B, Cotarelo M. HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptance among European adolescents and their parents: a systematic literature review. Public Health Rev 2020; 41:10. [PMID: 32435520 PMCID: PMC7222509 DOI: 10.1186/s40985-020-00126-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Accepted: 04/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the introduction of HPV vaccines, several studies have been conducted in different countries to assess HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptance. The aim of this study was to perform a systematic literature review to summarize results and identify factors associated with HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptance in adolescents and their parents and to compile the measurement tools used in the published research studies performed in European countries where HPV is licensed. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted for studies published between January 1st 2006 and December 31st 2017. RESULTS Seventy non-interventional studies performed in 16 European countries met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-eight of them reported data on HPV knowledge and 40 reported data on HPV vaccine acceptance. Further, 51.8% of adolescents (range 0% to 98.6%) and 64.4% of parents (range 1.7% to 99.3%) knew about HPV infection. Insufficient information and safety concerns were the main barriers to vaccination acceptance. CONCLUSION HPV knowledge and vaccine acceptance are still modest and vary widely between studies across EU countries. Coordinated efforts should be made to provide the relevant population with information for informed decision-making about HPV vaccination.
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- Noelia López
- Medical Affairs Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Spain, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Affairs Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Spain, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Affairs Department, Merck Sharp & Dohme Spain, Madrid, Spain
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Views of parents regarding human papillomavirus vaccination: A systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis of qualitative literature. Res Social Adm Pharm 2019; 15:331-337. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2018] [Revised: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To explore barriers to free cervical cancer screening among rural women in China from the perspective of women, healthcare providers and women's husbands to inform intervention planning. DESIGN A qualitative study framed around potential policy and practice options, drawing on the concepts of descriptive phenomenology and implementation research. SETTING This study was carried out at township level within two counties in Jining Prefecture of eastern China. PARTICIPANTS AND DATA COLLECTION Semi-structured in-depth interviews with 21 women and five healthcare providers, focus group discussions with nine healthcare providers and key informant interviews with four husbands of women eligible for screening. RESULTS Thematic analysis generated five major themes: (1) gaps in knowledge of cervical cancer and health awareness, (2) fear of cancer and screening outcomes, (3) cultural barriers including reticence for intimate examinations, (4) influence of close contacts on screening decisions and (5) inconvenience. These demonstrate key knowledge gaps challenging current community health education. Important barriers, including fear of treatment cost and the time needed for screening, were also raised. CONCLUSION Our study details important barriers to cervical cancer screening relating to knowledge gaps, attitudes of fear or embarrassment and the role of contacts and service models. These provide data for policy and planning to improve the screening that will decrease the incidence and mortality rates of cervical cancer in China.
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- Huan Yang
- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, China
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- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, China
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- Shandong University, Jinan, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Economics and Policy Research (Shandong University), Jinan, China
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- Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Karafillakis E, Simas C, Jarrett C, Verger P, Peretti-Watel P, Dib F, De Angelis S, Takacs J, Ali KA, Pastore Celentano L, Larson H. HPV vaccination in a context of public mistrust and uncertainty: a systematic literature review of determinants of HPV vaccine hesitancy in Europe. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2019; 15:1615-1627. [PMID: 30633623 PMCID: PMC6783136 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2018.1564436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 160] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2018] [Revised: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Europe is increasingly described as the region in the world with the least confidence in vaccination, and particularly in the safety of vaccines. The aim of this systematic literature review was to gather and summarise all peer-reviewed and grey literature published about determinants of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy in Europe. Ten thematic categories were identified across the 103 articles which were included in the review. Participants from European studies most commonly reported issues with the quantity and quality of information available about HPV vaccination; followed by concerns about potential side effects of the vaccine; and mistrust of health authorities, healthcare workers, and new vaccines. Comparative analyses indicated that confidence determinants differed by country and population groups. This evidence supports the need to develop context-specific interventions to improve confidence in HPV vaccination and design community engagement strategies aiming to build public trust.
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- Emilie Karafillakis
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK
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- Swiss Centre for International Health, Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
- Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
- ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, Marseille, France
- Aix Marseille Université, UMR_S 912, IRD, Marseille, France
- INSERM, F-CRIN, Innovative clinical research network in vaccinology (I-REIVAC), GH Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Paris, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
- ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, Marseille, France
- Aix Marseille Université, UMR_S 912, IRD, Marseille, France
- INSERM, F-CRIN, Innovative clinical research network in vaccinology (I-REIVAC), GH Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, Paris, France
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- INSERM, Sorbonne Université, Institut Pierre Louis d'Epidémiologie et de Santé Publique, Department of Social Epidemiology, Paris, France
- INSERM CIC 1417, F-CRIN, I-REIVAC, Paris, France
- Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Hôpital Cochin, CIC Cochin, Pasteur, Paris, France
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- Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Social Sciences, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK
- Department of Global Health, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Napolitano F, Gualdieri L, Santagati G, Angelillo IF. Knowledge and attitudes toward HPV infection and vaccination among immigrants and refugees in Italy. Vaccine 2018; 36:7536-7541. [PMID: 30420043 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2018] [Revised: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/15/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND The objectives of the present cross-sectional study were to investigate the level of knowledge and attitudes regarding Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and its vaccination and to understand the impact of different determinants among immigrants and refugees in Italy. METHODS Between September 2016 and March 2018, a total of 519 potential participants were randomly recruited. The information was collected through a questionnaire administered by two researchers. RESULTS Only 15.9% reported that they had heard of HPV infection before completing the survey and 83.8% of them were aware that the infection could be transmitted through sexual intercourses, 32.3% that it can lead to cervical cancer, 22% to warts, 16.2% to penile cancer, 13.2% to oral cancer, 39.7% that cervical cancer is a very severe disease, 47.1% that receiving the vaccine could protect against the infection, and 44.1% that a vaccine against HPV is available in Italy. Females, those who originated from Eastern Europe, Asia and South America, those who lived in a house compared to those who lived in a street, and those who had 1-10 years and 11 or more years of education compared to those illiterate were more likely to have heard about the HPV infection before completing the survey. Only 3 participants (0.7%) received the HPV vaccination. Out of the unvaccinated who had heard of HPV, 50.7% and 59% of those between the ages of 12 and 26 and of those who had at least one child aged 12-26 years, were willing to receive vaccination for themselves as well as their children. CONCLUSION The results underscored the necessity to develop health education and promotion aimed at improving the knowledge and vaccination practice in immigrants and refugees.
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- Francesco Napolitano
- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Hospital "Cardinale Ascalesi", Local Health Unit Naples 1, Via Egiziaca a Forcella, 31, 80139 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Via Luciano Armanni, 5, 80138 Naples, Italy.
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Εfkarpidis A, Koulierakis G, Efkarpidis P. Socio-cognitive factors influencing Greek lyceum female students' intention to receive a Pap smear and a vaccine against HPV. Int J Adolesc Med Health 2018; 32:/j/ijamh.ahead-of-print/ijamh-2018-0005/ijamh-2018-0005.xml. [PMID: 30352025 DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 99.7% of cervix cancers worldwide. As this is a preventable and treatable cancer, if diagnosed early, it is important to explore not only young women's related knowledge, but also their intentions for prevention activities, through a theoretical perspective. OBJECTIVE To investigate the role of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Health Locus of Control theory (HLC) (social cognitive models) to act as potentially influencing factors for the prevention intentions among lyceum female students. METHODS This cross-sectional study took place from January to May 2014, among 1129 female students, who attended lyceums in six islands of the Cyclades Region, Greece. Students filled-in a self-complementary questionnaire, after the necessary approval was provided by the relevant authorities. RESULTS Intention to take the Pap smear was determined by student's level of knowledge (p < 0.001) about Pap smears, their age (p = 0.004), HPV susceptibility (p < 0.001), subjective obstacles of taking the Pap smear (p < 0.001) and subjective benefits of the Pap smear (p < 0.001). The vaccination intention against HPV was influenced by the subjective benefit from vaccination (p < 0.001) and the level of knowledge of the vaccine (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Knowledge, age and HBM variables were significantly associated with students' intention for vaccination and screening on HPV. The study demonstrates the importance of raising awareness through specific education programmes in schools and theory-based tailored health programmes on HPV aspects (transmission, prevention, treatment) to increase the intention for prevention.
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- Department of Sociology, National School of Public Health, 196 Alexandras Avenue, 112 51 Athens, Greece, Phone: 00302132010169
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Correlation between family physician's direct advice and pneumococcal vaccination intention and behavior among the elderly in Japan: a cross-sectional study. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2018; 19:153. [PMID: 30185157 PMCID: PMC6123972 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-018-0841-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background Vaccination is an important element of health maintenance in family medicine. The 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) is highly recommended for the elderly, but its uptake is low in Japan. Primary care system remains under development and preventive services tend to be neglected in the Japanese medical practice. The study aims to investigate the association between family physician’s recommendations for PPSV23 during outpatient care and PPSV23 vaccination intention and behavior in the elderly. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study with a questionnaire at a family medicine clinic in a rural area in Japan. The participants were over the age of 65 without dementia who had maintained a continuity with the clinic. The questionnaire inquired PPSV23 vaccination status, family physician’s advice for PPSV23, socio-demographics, and the constructs in the Health Belief Model. We defined those who had had vaccination intention and behavior as “PPSV23 vaccinated group” and those who had no vaccination and uncertainty about being or no intention to be vaccinated in the future as “PPSV23 unvaccinated group.” We used chi-square test for correlation between physician’s advice and PPSV23 vaccination/intention, univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis for factors related to the vaccination/intention, and descriptive analysis for reasons for reluctance to the vaccination. Results We analyzed 209 valid responses. There were 142 participants in the PPSV23 vaccinated group and 67 in the PPSV23 unvaccinated group. The PPSV23 vaccination group was more likely to have had their physician’s advice (80.2% vs 21.3%, p < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed a significant association between PPSV23 vaccination and their physician’s recommendation (OR 8.50, 95%CI 2.8–26.0), awareness of PPSV23 (OR 8.52, 95%CI 2.1–35.0), and the perceived effectiveness of PPSV23 (OR 4.10, 95%CI 1.2–13.9). The reasons for reluctance to get vaccinated included lack of understanding of PPSV23, lack of physician’s recommendations, and concerns about side effects of PPSV23. Conclusion Family physician’s recommendation was positively correlated with PPSV23 vaccination intention and behavior in the elderly. This reinforces the importance of providing preventive services during time-constrained outpatient care, even in medical systems where it is undervalued. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12875-018-0841-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Karamanidou C, Dimopoulos Κ. Knowledge, beliefs and communication preferences with regards to the HPV vaccine; the perspective of unvaccinated Greek adolescent girls, young women, and mothers of vaccine-eligible girls. Health Psychol Behav Med 2018; 6:180-202. [PMID: 34040827 PMCID: PMC8114387 DOI: 10.1080/21642850.2018.1505518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background: Every year in Europe 60,000 women develop cervical cancer and 30,000 die from the disease. HPV vaccines are currently believed to constitute an important element of cervical cancer control strategy. The introduction of the HPV vaccine constitutes a shift in health policy and health promotion practice. The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge, beliefs and communication preferences of the Greek public with regards to the HPV vaccine. Methods: Six focus groups (5–8 participants) were conducted with unvaccinated teenage girls, young women and mothers of vaccine-eligible girls, recruited via schools and universities. Pre-focus group questionnaires consisted of: socio-demographic details and a knowledge questionnaire. The discussion guide was based on issues raised by relevant studies such as disease severity and personal risk perception, perceived benefits and barriers to vaccination, etc. Participants were also shown three types of stimuli namely, a leaflet, an expert interview and a documentary containing equivalent information on HPV and the HPV vaccine. Thematic analysis was used for analysis of the qualitative data. Findings: Findings revealed that participants had low to moderate knowledge levels on HPV and cervical cancer. Beliefs specific to the HPV vaccine as well as general beliefs about medicines and their use in everyday life were prevalent. The vaccination dilemma was exacerbated by the conflicting advice received by health professionals coupled with the difficulties participants experienced in evaluating relevant health information. Participants judged all stimuli according to content and format but the documentary was their preferred health information communication option. Conclusions: Findings could contribute to the understanding of health decision making with regards to preventive vaccination and help formulate recommendations for health policy adjustments.
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- Christina Karamanidou
- Department of Social and Educational Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Damaskinou and Kolokotroni str, Korinthos, Greece.,Department of Education, University of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Social and Educational Policy, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Damaskinou and Kolokotroni str, Korinthos, Greece
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Shield KD, Marant Micallef C, de Martel C, Heard I, Megraud F, Plummer M, Vignat J, Bray F, Soerjomataram I. New cancer cases in France in 2015 attributable to infectious agents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Epidemiol 2018; 33:263-274. [PMID: 29214413 DOI: 10.1007/s10654-017-0334-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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To provide an assessment of the burden of cancer in France in 2015 attributable to infectious agents. A systematic literature review in French representative cancer cases series was undertaken of the prevalence of infectious agents with the major associated cancer types. PubMed was searched for original studies published up to September 2016; random-effects meta-analyses were performed. Cancer incidence data were obtained from the French Cancer Registries Network, thereby allowing the calculation of national incidence estimates. The number of new cancer cases attributable to infectious agents was calculated using population-attributable fractions according to published methods. Of the 352,000 new cancer cases in France in 2015, 14,336 (4.1% of all new cancer cases) were attributable to infectious agents. The largest contributors were human papillomavirus (HPV) and Helicobacter pylori, responsible for 6333 and 4406 new cancer cases (1.8 and 1.3% of all new cancer cases) respectively. Infectious agents caused a non-negligible number of new cancer cases in France in 2015. Most of these cancers were preventable. The expansion of vaccination (i.e., for hepatitis B virus and HPV) and screen-and-treat programs (for HPV and hepatitis C virus, and possibly for H. pylori) could greatly reduce this cancer burden.
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- Kevin David Shield
- Section of Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France.
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- Section of Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Prevention and Implementation Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
- Hospital Tenon, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France
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- Infections and Cancer Epidemiology Group, International Agency for Research on Cancer, Lyon, France
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- Section of Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Section of Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France
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- Section of Cancer Surveillance, International Agency for Research on Cancer, 150 Cours Albert Thomas, 69372, Lyon Cedex 08, France
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Sugisaki K, Ueda S, Ueji M, Monobe H, Yako-Suketomo H, Eto T, Watanabe M, Mori R. A Cross-sectional Investigation of Cancer-Screening Intentions, Sources of Information, and Understanding of Cancer in Japanese Adolescents. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:102-108. [PMID: 27245065 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-016-1056-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to describe the cancer-screening intention, sources of cancer information, and cancer understanding among Japanese adolescents. A cross-sectional nationwide survey involving a self-administered questionnaire was conducted. Response rates of the target schools were 46.4 % (n = 103) for junior high schools and 55.8 % (n = 116) for high schools. From these, we analyzed the data of 2960 junior high school students (1520 males, 1440 females) and 3703 high school students (1546 males, 2157 females) to examine the association between cancer-screening intention and sources of cancer-related information and understanding. A significant association between cancer-screening intention and sources of cancer information and cancer understanding was observed. The screening intention group identified more sources of cancer information than the no-screening intention group did. Understanding about cancer was reported by a higher proportion of students in the screening intention group compared with the no-screening intention group. Recognition that healthy people must take part in cancer screening was significantly associated with screening intention in both junior high (odds ratio (OR), 1.859; 95 % confidence interval (CI), 1.582-2.185; P < 0.001) and high school (OR, 2.485; 95 % CI, 2.139-2.887; P < 0.001) students. Health education at school was indicated by a high proportion of students as a source of cancer-related information, although the association was not significant. The present survey indicated that those in of our sample who intended to undergo future cancer screening (67.8 %) had more sources of information and understanding regarding cancer. Thus, schools should enrich health education curricula with more information and understanding about cancer to promote cancer-screening intention among Japanese adolescents.
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- Koshu Sugisaki
- Department of Health and Sports, Niigata University of Health and Welfare, 1398, Shimamicho, Kita-Ku Niigata-City, Niigata-Prefecture, 950-3198, Japan.
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- Faculty of Liberal Arts, University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Ibaraki University, Mito, Japan
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- Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, Yokohama National University, Yokohama, Japan
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- Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Japan Women's College of Physical Education, Setagaya-ku, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Tokyo Gakugei University, Koganei, Japan
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- National Institute for Educational Policy Research, Chiyoda-ku, Japan
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Larasati L, Afiyanti Y, Rahmah H, Milanti A. Women’s knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors toward the prevention of human papillomavirus transmission. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/s1130-8621(18)30065-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Yahya A, Mande AT. Qualitative Assessment of Cervical Cancer Awareness among Primary Health-Care Providers in Zaria, Nigeria. Niger Med J 2018; 59:50-54. [PMID: 31293288 PMCID: PMC6593897 DOI: 10.4103/nmj.nmj_157_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background: Cervical cancer is a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality, especially in the developing countries. Preventive measures have helped in curbing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease in the developed countries. Primary health-care centers provide opportunity for the primary prevention of cervical cancer, especially in environments where there are no standard protocols/programs for cervical cancer prevention. Objective: This study sought to assess the awareness of cervical cancer among primary health-care providers in Zaria. Methodology: The study was qualitative. Five primary health-care centers in Zaria local government were purposively selected for the study. Focus group discussions were conducted with the health-care providers in the selected facilities. The discussions were recorded on tape recorders and were transcribed verbatim. The transcripts were then analyzed into themes. Results: All participants were aware of cervical cancer. However, only few of the participants were aware of the cause of cervical cancer and the risk factors associated with the disease. None of the participants has had any training on the prevention of cervical cancer. Conclusion: Primary health-care providers can play a critical role in the prevention of cervical cancer in our environment. However, there is a need to train them on cervical cancer prevention for effective control of the disease.
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- Anisah Yahya
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
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Roik EE, Sharashova EE, Nieboer E, Kharkova OA, Postoev VA, Odland JØ. Knowledge about human papillomavirus and prevention of cervical cancer among women of Arkhangelsk, Northwest Russia. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0189534. [PMID: 29236761 PMCID: PMC5728530 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Knowledge about cervical cancer (CC) risk factors and benefits of CC prevention motivates women to participate in its screening. However, several studies show that there is a significant knowledge deficit worldwide about human papillomavirus (HPV). The current study explores the level of knowledge about HPV and CC prevention in the context of sociodemographic and behavioral characteristics of women who visited an antenatal clinic in Arkhangelsk, Russia. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Arkhangelsk, which seats the administrative center of Arkhangelsk County, Northwest Russia. It included women who consulted a gynecologist for any reason between January 1, 2015 and April 30, 2015, were residents of Arkhangelsk, 25 to 65 years of age and sexually active (N = 300). Student's t-test for continuous variables and Pearson's χ2 test for categorical variables were used in the comparisons of women grouped as having either poor or sufficient knowledge. Linear regression analysis was also employed. RESULTS The level of knowledge about HPV and CC prevention was associated with education, parity, age of initiating of intercourse, and sources of information. After adjustment, women with university education were more likely to have higher knowledge about HPV and CC prevention compared to those with lower education. CONCLUSIONS We observed that most participants had a sufficient level of knowledge. Educational gaps were identified that potentially could be used to tailor interventions in CC prevention.
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- Elena E. Roik
- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- International School of Public Health, Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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- McMaster University, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
- International School of Public Health, Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia
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- International School of Public Health, Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia
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- Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT—The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway
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Patty NJS, van Dijk HM, Wallenburg I, Bal R, Helmerhorst TJM, van Exel J, Cramm JM. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? Perspectives on HPV vaccination among girls, boys, and parents in the Netherlands: a Q-methodological study. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:872. [PMID: 29115958 PMCID: PMC5678575 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4879-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 10/26/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the introduction of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in national immunization programs (NIPs), vaccination rates in most countries remain relatively low. An understanding of the reasons underlying decisions about whether to vaccinate is essential in order to promote wider spread of HPV vaccination. This is particularly important in relation to policies seeking to address shortfalls in current HPV campaigns. The aim of this study was to explore prevailing perspectives concerning HPV vaccination among girls, boys, and parents, and so to identify potential determinants of HPV vaccination decisions in these groups. METHOD Perspectives were explored using Q-methodology. Forty-seven girls, 39 boys, and 107 parents in the Netherlands were asked to rank a comprehensive set of 35 statements, assembled based on the health belief model (HBM), according to their agreement with them. By-person factor analysis was used to identify common patterns in these rankings, which were interpreted as perspectives on HPV vaccination. These perspectives were further interpreted and described using data collected with interviews and open-ended questions. RESULTS The analysis revealed four perspectives: "prevention is better than cure," "fear of unknown side effects," "lack of information and awareness," and "my body, my choice." The first two perspectives and corresponding determinants of HPV vaccination decisions were coherent and distinct; the third and fourth perspectives were more ambiguous and, to some extent, incoherent, involving doubt and lack of awareness and information (perspective 3), and overconfidence (perspective 4). CONCLUSIONS Given the aim of publically funded vaccination programs to minimize the spread of HPV infection and HPV-related disease and the concerns about current uptake levels, our results indicate that focus should be placed on increasing awareness and knowledge, in particular among those in a modifiable phase.
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- Nathalie J. S. Patty
- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Economics, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, 3062 PA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Baloch Z, Yasmeen N, Li Y, Zhang W, Lu H, Wu X, Xia X, Yang S. Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and HPV Vaccine Among HPV-Infected Chinese Women. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:4269-4277. [PMID: 28867818 PMCID: PMC5595099 DOI: 10.12659/msm.903370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background It is important to understand the knowledge that various groups of a population have about cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) and their attitudes toward HPV vaccination, as it will ultimately influence their decision-making for or against the acceptability of vaccines and other preventive methods. This study was designed to determine the level of knowledge and awareness about cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine among Chinese women in Yunnan province. Material/Methods A survey was conducted in Yunnan province by the Laboratory of Molecular Virology in collaboration with the Yunnan First People’s Hospital in Feb 2015. A total of 388 women were recruited and asked to participate in a questionnaire-based interview that collected information related to their awareness and knowledge about: (1) cervical cancer, (2) HPV and HPV vaccine and willingness to have their children receive vaccination, and (3) demographic characteristics. Results A total of 388 HPV-positive women were included; 300/388 (73.3%) were Han, and 88/388 (22.7%) were other ethnicities. Overall, 204/388 (52.6%) of the women were aware of cervical cancer, with a significant difference between Han women and women of other ethnic groups (168/388, 56.0% and 36/88, 40.9%; P=0.015). Overall, 26.5% of the women were aware of the role of HPV in cervical cancer; 29.0% of the Han women and 18.2% of women of other ethnic groups were aware of this role of HPV (P=0.05). The knowledge that HPV infection leads to cervical cancer was higher among Han women (29.0%) compared to women of other ethnicities (18.2%). Knowledge about the HPV vaccine was very low in all ethnic groups, but the Han women were more willing to allow their children to be vaccinated before they become sexually active. A similar difference has also been found in women from various regions. Conclusions Although level of awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer was moderate, knowledge and awareness of HPV and the HPV vaccine was very low. Targeted communication is very important among populations in which knowledge gaps exist in order to promote dialogue about the vaccine among patients and their healthcare providers.
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- Zulqarnain Baloch
- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland).,Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases of Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases of Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland).,Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases of Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland).,Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases of Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- The 1st People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- The Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan, China (mainland)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland).,Key Laboratory of Comprehensive Prevention and Control for Severe Clinical Animal Diseases of Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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Karafillakis E, Larson HJ. The benefit of the doubt or doubts over benefits? A systematic literature review of perceived risks of vaccines in European populations. Vaccine 2017; 35:4840-4850. [PMID: 28760616 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.07.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 174] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Revised: 07/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The success of vaccination strategies depends in part on population perceptions of benefits and risks of vaccines and related confidence in vaccination. Better knowledge of public concerns about vaccines and what is driving them is needed to inform vaccination strategies and communications. This literature reviewer examined studies on vaccine and vaccination risk perceptions and concerns across European populations. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted to identify studies published between 2004 and 2014 in Europe. A descriptive analysis was performed. FINDINGS A total of 145 articles were selected, most of which were conducted in the UK, the Netherlands and France and studied seasonal influenza, HPV and pandemic influenza vaccination. Across all countries and vaccines, the primary area of concern was vaccine safety, followed by perceptions of low likelihood of contracting vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), perceived low severity of VPDs, beliefs that vaccines do not work, and overall lack of information. Concerns were found to be vaccine-, country- and population-specific. CONCLUSION In addition to identifying concerns about vaccination in Europe, this study confirmed the notion that individuals have many safety concerns about vaccination and often believe that the risks of vaccination outweigh their benefits. More research needs to be conducted to explore the impact of different types of communication strategies, which would frame the benefits of vaccination as well as risks of not vaccinating. Strategies to better inform public perceptions of vaccines should include the provision of unbiased, comprehensive information tailored to population information needs, and delivered using multiple and new communication technologies such as social media.
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- Emilie Karafillakis
- Vaccine Confidence Project, London School of Hygiene & Tropical medicine, London, United Kingdom
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- Vaccine Confidence Project, London School of Hygiene & Tropical medicine, London, United Kingdom; Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
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Ward JK, Crépin L, Bauquier C, Vergelys C, Bocquier A, Verger P, Peretti-Watel P. ‘I don’t know if I’m making the right decision’: French mothers and HPV vaccination in a context of controversy. HEALTH RISK & SOCIETY 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/13698575.2017.1299856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Jeremy K. Ward
- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- LIED, Paris Diderot University, Paris, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- Department of Social Sciences, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan, Cachan, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- GRePS, Lumière Lyon 2 University, Lyon, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- ORS PACA (Southeastern Health Regional Observatory), Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- ORS PACA (Southeastern Health Regional Observatory), Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille University-INSERM-IRD, SESSTIM (Economy and Social Sciences, Health Care Systems and Societies), Marseille, France
- ORS PACA (Southeastern Health Regional Observatory), Marseille, France
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Karamanidou C, Dimopoulos K. Greek health professionals' perceptions of the HPV vaccine, state policy recommendations and their own role with regards to communication of relevant health information. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:467. [PMID: 27260348 PMCID: PMC4891886 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-2831-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2014] [Accepted: 02/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Every year in Europe 60,000 women develop cervical cancer and 30,000 die from the disease. HPV vaccines are currently believed to constitute an important element of cervical cancer control strategy. Currently in Greece, the HPV vaccine is given on demand after prescription by a healthcare professional. Health care professionals’ role is key as they are in a position to discuss HPV vaccination with parents, adolescents and young women. This study is aiming to explore health care professionals’ perceptions of the HPV vaccine, state policy recommendations and their own role with regards to communication of relevant health information. Methods This was an in-depth, qualitative study, employing a stratified, purposeful sampling. Fifteen face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with health care professionals from a variety of disciplines: pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, infectious diseases, pharmacy, dermatology, general practice. Thematic qualitative analysis was used to analyze participants’ accounts. Results Five major themes were identified: health care professionals’ perceptions towards the HPV vaccine (recognition of importance, concerns about safety, effectiveness and impact of long-term use), animosity between medical specialties (territorial disputes among professional bodies, role advocacy, role limitations), health care professionals’ perceptions of the public’s attitudes (effects of cultural beliefs, health professionals’ attitudes, media and family), the role of the state (health policy issues, lack of guidance, unmet expectations) and their own role (provision of health information, sex education). Conclusions Health professionals’ concerns, lack of role definition and uniform information provision have led to territorial disputes among professional bodies and distrust among different medical specialties. Positive and negative judgements deriving from a multitude of sources have resulted in the confusion of the general public, as manifested by low vaccination rates. Due to the lack of clear regulation of vaccination prescription, administration and mode of delivery, factors such as lack of knowledge, cultural beliefs and personal attitudes have shaped the vaccination landscape. These factors have neither been explored nor addressed prior to the initiation of this public health effort and as such there is an evident less than efficient use of resources.
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- Christina Karamanidou
- Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese, Damaskinou & Kolokotroni Str, 20100, Corinth, Greece.
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- Department of Social and Educational Policy, University of Peloponnese, Damaskinou & Kolokotroni Str, 20100, Corinth, Greece
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Kim HW. The health beliefs of mothers about preventing cervical cancer and their intention to recommend the Pap test to their daughters: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:370. [PMID: 27142808 PMCID: PMC4855431 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3037-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mothers have a primary role in the prevention of cervical cancer in Korea. This study aimed to determine the awareness and health beliefs of mothers about preventing cervical cancer in their daughters, their intention to recommend the Pap test to their daughters, and the factors influencing this intention. METHODS A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and the study enrolled mothers (n = 1,581) of pubescent girls aged 13 to 18 years who were living nationwide in Korea. The six health-beliefs variables related to preventing cervical cancer in their daughters, awareness of the importance of cervical cancer prevention methods, and the intention to recommend the Pap test to daughters were investigated. The impacts of these health beliefs of the mothers and the sociodemographic factors influencing their intention to recommend the Pap test to their daughters were assessed using multiple logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Almost one-quarter (23.7 %) of the mothers had talked about the Pap test, 69.2 % were intending to recommend the Pap test to their daughters, and 38.5 % considered that the Pap test could be necessary if their daughters became sexually active. The significant health beliefs influencing the intention to recommend the Pap test were the perceived barriers [odds ratio (OR) = 1.47, 95 % confidence interval (95 % CI) = 1.03-2.11] and benefits (OR = 2.25, 95 % CI = 1.55-3.25). The significant sociodemographic factors of mothers were their education (OR = 1.52, 95 % CI = 1.08-2.13), their experience of talking about the Pap test with their daughters (OR = 2.11, 95 % CI = 1.23-3.64), their regularity of undergoing the Pap test themselves (OR = 1.98, 95 % CI = 1.30-3.03), and their age when they first underwent the Pap test (OR = 1.60, 95 % CI = 1.43-0.82). CONCLUSIONS The mothers perceived HPV vaccination as the most important of the five methods for preventing cervical cancer in their daughters. Mothers perceived the importance of their daughters undergoing the Pap test regardless of the presence of HPV vaccination, and most of the mothers had an intention of recommending the Pap test to their daughters. Strategies for increasing the intention of mothers to recommend the Pap test to their adolescent daughters could be promoted by increasing their perceptions of the benefits while reducing their perceptions of barriers toward their daughters undergoing the Pap test, and by empowering active communication about the Pap test between mothers and daughters.
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- Hae Won Kim
- The Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Taehakro 103, Jongro-Gu, Seoul, 110-799, South Korea.
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Voidăzan S, Tarcea M, Morariu SH, Grigore A, Dobreanu M. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - Knowledge and Attitudes among Parents of Children Aged 10-14 Years: a Cross-sectional Study, Tîrgu Mureş, Romania. Cent Eur J Public Health 2016; 24:29-38. [DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a4287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Collange F, Fressard L, Pulcini C, Sebbah R, Peretti-Watel P, Verger P. General practitioners' attitudes and behaviors toward HPV vaccination: A French national survey. Vaccine 2016; 34:762-8. [PMID: 26752063 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.12.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Revised: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 12/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine acceptance in France. We sought to study: (1) GPs' perceptions of its risks and efficacy and their recommendation behavior; (2) the relative importance of factors associated with the frequency of their recommendations. METHODS Cross-sectional observational study in 2014 nested in a national panel of 1712 randomly selected GPs in private practice in France (response rate: 92.4%). We used model averaging to analyze the associations of self-reported frequency of GPs' HPV vaccine recommendations with their perception of its risk-benefit balance and their opinions about the utility of vaccines in general. RESULTS Overall, 72% of participants reported frequently recommending HPV vaccination; 60% considered that not enough is known about its risks. The model averaging showed that the factors most associated with infrequent recommendation of this vaccine by GPs were: unfavorable perceptions of its risk-benefit balance (OR=0.13; 95%CI=0.09-0.21; partial R(2)=0.10), a decision not to vaccinate one's own daughter(s) with this vaccine (OR=0.13; 95%CI=0.07-0.24; partial R(2)=0.05), and doubts about vaccine utility in general (OR=0.78; 95%CI=0.71-0.86; partial R(2)=0.03). CONCLUSION Although nearly three-quarters of French GPs frequently recommended the HPV vaccine, our findings indicate that a substantial percentage of them are hesitant about it. Doubts about its risks and efficacy strongly influence their recommendation behavior. More research is warranted to help design and evaluate tailored tools and multicomponent intervention strategies to address physician's hesitancy about this vaccine.
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- Fanny Collange
- Aix Marseille University, URMITE, IRD 198, UMR CNRS 7278, INSERM 1095, Faculté de Médecine, 13005 Marseille, France; INSERM, UMR912 "Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health & Analysis of Medical Information" (SESSTIM), 13006 Marseille, France; ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, 13006 Marseille, France
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- INSERM, UMR912 "Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health & Analysis of Medical Information" (SESSTIM), 13006 Marseille, France; ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, 13006 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille University, IRD, UMR-S912, 13006 Marseille, France
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- CHU de Nancy, Service de Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales, Hôpitaux de Brabois, 54511 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France; Lorraine University, Paris Descartes University, EA 4360 Apemac, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy cedex, France
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- Regional Unions of Healthcare Professionals (Southeastern Region) - Self-employed Physicians (URPS-ML PACA), 13006 Marseille, France
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- INSERM, UMR912 "Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health & Analysis of Medical Information" (SESSTIM), 13006 Marseille, France; ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, 13006 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille University, IRD, UMR-S912, 13006 Marseille, France
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- INSERM, UMR912 "Economics and Social Sciences Applied to Health & Analysis of Medical Information" (SESSTIM), 13006 Marseille, France; ORS PACA, Southeastern Health Regional Observatory, 13006 Marseille, France; Aix-Marseille University, IRD, UMR-S912, 13006 Marseille, France; INSERM, F-CRIN, Innovative Clinical Research Network in Vaccinology (I-REIVAC), GH Cochin Broca Hôtel Dieu, 75014 Paris, France.
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Masika MM, Ogembo JG, Chabeda SV, Wamai RG, Mugo N. Knowledge on HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Facilitates Vaccine Acceptability among School Teachers in Kitui County, Kenya. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0135563. [PMID: 26266949 PMCID: PMC4534439 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Accepted: 07/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) infection have the potential to reduce the burden of cervical cancer. School-based delivery of HPV vaccines is cost-effective and successful uptake depends on school teachers' knowledge and acceptability of the vaccine. The aim of this study is to assess primary school teachers' knowledge and acceptability of HPV vaccine and to explore facilitators and barriers of an ongoing Gavi Alliance-supported vaccination program in Kitui County, Kenya. METHODS This was a cross-sectional, mixed methods study in Central Division of Kitui County where the Ministry of Health is offering the quadrivalent HPV vaccine to grade four girls. Data on primary school teachers' awareness, knowledge and acceptability of HPV vaccine as well as facilitators and barriers to the project was collected through self-administered questionnaires and two focus group discussions. RESULTS 339 teachers (60% female) completed the survey (62% response rate) and 13 participated in 2 focus group discussions. Vaccine awareness among teachers was high (90%), the level of knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer among teachers was moderate (48%, SD = 10.9) and females scored higher than males (50% vs. 46%, p = 0.002). Most teachers (89%) would recommend the vaccine to their daughter or close relatives. Those who would recommend the vaccine had more knowledge than those who would not (p = <0.001). The main barriers were insufficient information about the vaccine, poor accessibility of schools, absenteeism of girls on vaccine days, and fear of side effects. CONCLUSIONS Despite low to moderate levels of knowledge about HPV vaccine among school teachers, vaccine acceptability is high. Teachers with little knowledge on HPV vaccine are less likely to accept the vaccine than those who know more; this may affect uptake if not addressed. Empowering teachers to be vaccine champions in their community may be a feasible way of disseminating information about HPV vaccine and cervical cancer.
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- Moses Muia Masika
- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of African-American Studies, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Nairobi, Kenya
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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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Knowledge, opinions and attitudes of Italian mothers towards HPV vaccination and Pap test. TUMORI JOURNAL 2015; 101:339-46. [PMID: 25908043 DOI: 10.5301/tj.5000293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIM This study evaluated the knowledge and attitudes of Italian mothers - whose daughters had been vaccinated in 2012 - towards primary (anti-HPV vaccination) and secondary (Pap test screening) cervical cancer prevention, as well as sources of information and mother-daughter communication on health issues. METHODS The survey - part of a multicenter study carried out in 4 Italian cities (Ferrara, Rome, Cassino and Palermo) - was conducted through self-administered questionnaires. The first univariate analysis evaluated differences between mothers of under-18s and over-18s relative to knowledge and attitudes on HPV vaccination and Pap test. The second univariate analysis evaluated differences between the 2 groups of mothers and possible geographical variations regarding the sources of information on HPV and Pap test. RESULTS The sample proved knowledgeable about the correlation between HPV and cervical cancer (>85%) but less aware of other HPV-related diseases. HPV vaccination should be administered before first sexual intercourse according to mothers of over-18s, and to 14- to 17-year-olds according to mothers of under-18s. Up to 88% of mothers of under-18s and 80% of mothers of over-18s declared that the vaccine should be given free of charge. More mothers of under-18s consulted a general practitioner (GP) or gynecologist before deciding to vaccinate their daughters. Mothers of under-18s received information on HPV vaccination mainly from GPs and gynecologists, while mothers of over-18s were informed through TV and books/journals. Over 80% of the sample declared satisfaction with the information received from their gynecologist during the Pap test. CONCLUSIONS The findings provide useful information for the development of effective public health interventions that may help improve acceptance of HPV vaccination among mothers.
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Vaccination anti-HPV : évaluation de la couverture vaccinale et des facteurs qui l’influencent chez les lycéennes et étudiantes de la région PACA. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 44:126-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2013] [Revised: 02/09/2014] [Accepted: 02/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Yildirim JG, Arabaci Z. Innovations in HPV vaccination and roles of nurses in cervical cancer prevention. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2015; 15:10053-6. [PMID: 25556424 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.23.10053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the main aetiological agent for cervical cancer, one of the most frequent cancers observed in women throughout the world. There are effective programs for reducing the incidence of cervical cancer with HPV vaccination. The objective of this study was to discuss the applicability of the HPV vaccination and the role of nurses in prevention of cervical cancer. Use of bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines has been initiated against the types of HPV which are the primary cause of cancer. The quadrivalent HPV vaccination has entered into the routine vaccination schedule in many European countries for use in children and adolescents between 9-15 years of age and for women between 16-26 years of age, whereas it has been proposed that the bivalent vaccination should be given to girls between 9-18 years of age. While cervical cancer is among the cancers that can be prevented, it is essential to continue screening tests while introducing vaccination in a systematic manner for protection. On this subject, among the most important roles of nurses is to implement the screening programs by fulfilling the caregiving, training and consultancy roles for the society and especially, for high risk groups and to increase the awareness of the people.
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- Julide Gulizar Yildirim
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey E-mail :
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Ortashi O, Raheel H, Shalal M. Acceptability of human papilloma virus vaccination among women in the United Arab Emirates. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 15:2007-11. [PMID: 24716926 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2014.15.5.2007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infectious agent. It is estimated that 10% of all women worldwide are infected with HPV, that is some 660 million each year. HPV vaccination has a reported efficacy of more than 98% for protection against infection in females. In 2008 the Abu Dhabi Health Authority in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced free HPV vaccination for all eligible schoolgirls in both public and private schools. METHODS A cross-sectional study of 640 women aged 18-50 years in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in UAE from April 2012 to October 2012 was conducted. RESULTS Thirty-seven percent of the women in our sample had heard about HPV vaccination, and 80% of these would consider getting vaccinated themselves, and 87% would recommend vaccination to relatives or friends. Most women in the study (69%) had a favorable opinion about the vaccine. Only 17% of the women felt it might not be culturally acceptable, and 1% felt that there might be religious objections to HPV vaccination. Vaccine safety and recommendation by a doctor (36% each) were the factors identified most frequently by our sample of women which would enhance the uptake of the HPV vaccination. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge about HPV vaccination among women in our sample was below average (37%); however, 80% of those who had heard about HPV vaccination were willing to be vaccinated themselves, and 87% would recommend vaccination to relatives and friends.
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- Osman Ortashi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE E-mail :
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Giambi C, D'Ancona F, Del Manso M, De Mei B, Giovannelli I, Cattaneo C, Possenti V, Declich S. Exploring reasons for non-vaccination against human papillomavirus in Italy. BMC Infect Dis 2014; 14:545. [PMID: 25410754 PMCID: PMC4233085 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-014-0545-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background In Italy, free-of-charge HPV vaccination is offered to 11-year-old girls since 2007. The National Immunization Plan established the target coverage at a minimum of 70%; it should increase to 95% within 3-year time frame. In 2012, four year after the introduction of HPV vaccination, coverage was stable at 69%. We conducted a national cross-sectional study to explore barriers to vaccination in Italy. Methods Vaccination services selected, through the immunization registries, a sample of unvaccinated girls born in 1997 or 1998 and posted to their families a 23-items questionnaire inquiring barriers to vaccination, HPV knowledge, source of information on HPV, perception of risk of contracting HPV, advice from consulted health professionals on HPV vaccination. Results We analysed 1,738 questionnaires. Main barriers were fear of adverse events (reported by 80% of families), lack of trust in a new vaccine (76%), discordant information received by health professionals (65%) and scarce information on HPV vaccination (54%). Overall, 54% of families replied correctly to more than half of 10 questions exploring knowledge on HPV vaccination. Families with a high knowledge score were more likely to live in Northern and Central Italy, be Italian, have a high educational level, include a mother who attended cervical screening regularly and consult more information sources. Although paediatricians/general practitioners and gynaecologists were considered the most trusted source of information by 79% and 61% of respondents, they were consulted only by 49% and 31%. Among parents who discussed vaccination with a physician, 28% received discordant advices and 31% received the recommendation of accepting vaccination. Conclusions Fear of adverse events, discordance of information and advices from physicians, and scarce information were the more commonly reported barriers to HPV vaccination. Health professionals played a key role as information providers, thus they must be better trained to provide clear notions. Training needs to include the development of communication skills; transparent discussion about the pros and cons of vaccination may reduce fear of adverse events and increase trust in vaccination. The creation of a public health network around vaccination would allow sharing information and attitudes on vaccinations, so that homogeneous messages could reach the target population. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12879-014-0545-9) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Cristina Giambi
- Communicable Disease Epidemiology Unit; National Centre for Epidemiology, Surveillance and Health Promotion; Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Viale Regina Elena 299; 00161, Rome, Italy.
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Ezat SWP, Hod R, Mustafa J, Mohd Dali AZH, Sulaiman AS, Azman A. National HPV immunisation programme: knowledge and acceptance of mothers attending an obstetrics clinic at a teaching hospital, Kuala Lumpur. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 14:2991-9. [PMID: 23803068 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.5.2991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Introduction of the HPV vaccine is a forefront primary prevention method in reducing the incidence of carcinogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. The Malaysia government has implemented the National HPV immunisation programme since 2010, supplying HPV vaccine free to targeted 13 year olds. This study aimed to explore the level of knowledge among mothers on cervical cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine and National HPV (NHPV) immunisation programme since its' implementation. It also assessed acceptance of mothers towards HPV vaccine being administered to their daughter, son or themselves. MATERIALS AND METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted on 155 respondents using self-administered questionnaires; conducted in December 2012 at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic in a teaching hospital in Kuala Lumpur. Respondents were selected using a multistage sampling technique. RESULTS A response rate of 100% was obtained. Overall, 51.0% of mothers had good knowledge, with 55% having good knowledge of cervical cancer, 54.2% for both HPV and the National HPV immunisation programme and 51.0% for the HPV vaccine. Regression analyses showed that ethnicity was associated with knowledge on cervical cancer (p=0.003) while education was associated with knowledge on HPV (p=0.049). Three factors are associated with knowledge of the National HPV immunisation programme; ethnicity (p=0.017), mothers' education (p=0.0005) and number of children (p=0.020). The acceptance of HPV vaccine to be administered among daughter was the highest at 87.1%, followed by for mothers themselves at 73.5%, and the least is for sons 62.6%. CONCLUSIONS This study found that the overall level of knowledge was moderate. Adequate information on cervical cancer, HPV, HPV vaccination and the National HPV immunisation programme should be provided to mothers in order to increase acceptance of the HPV vaccine which can reduce the disease burden in the future.
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- Sharifa Wan Puteh Ezat
- Department of Community Health, National University of Malaysia Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Haesebaert J, Lutringer-Magnin D, Kalecinski J, Barone G, Jacquard AC, Leocmach Y, Régnier V, Vanhems P, Chauvin F, Lasset C. Disparities of perceptions and practices related to cervical cancer prevention and the acceptability of HPV vaccination according to educational level in a French cross-sectional survey of 18-65 years old women. PLoS One 2014; 9:e109320. [PMID: 25303180 PMCID: PMC4193774 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 08/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction We aimed to study the relationships between educational level, women's knowledge about cervical cancer (CC), and acceptance of HPV vaccination for their daughters. Methods We analysed data from a quantitative (self-administrated questionnaire) and qualitative (semi-structured interviews) cross-sectional study performed in 2008 among 1,229 French 18–65-year-old women recruited by general practitioners. Women were categorized into three educational level groups: low (LEL: 43.9%), medium (MEL: 33.4%) and high (HEL: 22.6%). Results Knowledge about CC and its prevention was lower among LEL women. In the 180 mothers of 14–18-year-old daughters (99 LEL, 54 MEL, 45 HEL), acceptance of HPV vaccine was higher in LEL (60.4%) and MEL (68.6%) than in HEL mothers (46.8%). Among LEL mothers, those who were favourable to HPV vaccination were more likely to be young (OR = 8.44 [2.10–34.00]), to be vaccinated against hepatitis B (OR = 4.59 [1.14–18.52]), to have vaccinated their children against pneumococcus (OR = 3.52 [0.99–12.48]) and to present a history of abnormal Pap smear (OR = 6.71 [0.70–64.01]). Conclusion Although LEL women had poorer knowledge about CC and its prevention, they were more likely to accept HPV vaccination than HEL mothers.
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- Julie Haesebaert
- Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5558 et Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire et Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Étienne, IFR 143, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5558 et Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire et Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Étienne, IFR 143, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5558 et Hospices Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Institut de Cancérologie de la Loire et Université Jean Monnet de Saint-Étienne, IFR 143, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5558 et Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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Lasset C, Kalecinski J, Régnier V, Barone G, Leocmach Y, Vanhems P, Chauvin F, Lutringer-Magnin D. Practices and opinions regarding HPV vaccination among French general practitioners: evaluation through two cross-sectional studies in 2007 and 2010. Int J Public Health 2014; 59:519-28. [PMID: 24756880 DOI: 10.1007/s00038-014-0555-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2013] [Revised: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To use both quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate the evolution of practices and opinions regarding human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among French general practitioners. METHODS A cross-sectional study (self-questionnaires) was performed in 2007 and repeated in 2010 among 271 general practitioners. Semi-structured interviews were conducted on 27 voluntary participants by a sociologist and analyzed according to content analysis. RESULTS Acceptability of HPV vaccination had increased from 2007 to 2010 (79.9 vs. 87.1%, respectively), just as the practice of HPV vaccination among 14-year-old girls (19.0 vs. 49.1%, respectively). Though about 60% reported complications associated with HPV vaccination, irrespective of year, the types of difficulties have varied: difficulties related to "questions asked by patients" had decreased, though concerns about side effects had remained stable. During interviews, difficulties related to "the reason for medical consultation" and "the target age" were often associated with addressing the issue of sexuality, especially when the parents were present. CONCLUSIONS Although the high level of acceptability of HPV vaccination among general practitioners, which increased from 2007 to 2010, there remain difficulties in addressing this practice.
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- Christine Lasset
- Département de santé publique, Centre Léon Bérard, Université Lyon 1, CNRS UMR 5558, 28 rue Laennec, 69373, Lyon cedex 08, France,
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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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Harris T, Williams DM, Fediurek J, Scott T, Deeks SL. Adverse events following immunization in Ontario's female school-based HPV program. Vaccine 2014; 32:1061-6. [PMID: 24440208 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2014.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2013] [Revised: 11/28/2013] [Accepted: 01/02/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND In September 2007, a school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program targeting grade 8 girls (approximately 13 years old) and delivered by public health was implemented in Ontario, Canada. We assessed reports of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) from the school-based program as part of quadrivalent HPV (HPV4) vaccine safety surveillance and to contribute to a comprehensive HPV vaccine program evaluation. METHODS AEFIs following HPV4 vaccine (Gardasil(®)) administered between September 1, 2007 and December 31, 2011 were extracted from the province's reportable disease system. Confirmed AEFI reports among females 12-15 years old (i.e. assumed to have received vaccine through the program) were included. Events were grouped according to provincial AEFI case definitions. Rates were calculated using doses distributed as the denominator. RESULTS Between 2007 and 2011, 133 confirmed AEFIs were reported while 691,994 HPV4 vaccine doses were distributed in the school-based program. The overall reporting rate was 19.2 HPV4 AEFI per 100,000 doses distributed. Annual reporting rates decreased from 30.0 to 18.3 per 100,000 doses distributed. Frequently reported events included 'allergic reaction-dermatologic/mucosa' (25%), 'rash' (22%), and 'local/injection site reaction' (20%); 26% of reports had a non-specific event of 'other severe/unusual events' selected. Ten serious AEFIs were reported (7.5% of reports) including 2 anaphylaxis, 2 seizures, 1 thrombocytopenia and 1 death. Further review found that the reports of anaphylaxis did not meet the Brighton anaphylaxis definition and the death was attributed to a preexisting cardiac condition. CONCLUSIONS Overall these findings are consistent with the safety profile of HPV4 vaccine from pre-licensure clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance reports and importantly, no new safety signals were identified, especially no reports of VTE in this younger female population. Continued assessment of HPV4 AEFI surveillance data may be important to detect and investigate safety signals.
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- Immunization Policy and Programs, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Public Health Ontario, Toronto, ON, Canada; Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Mouallif M, Bowyer HL, Festali S, Albert A, Filali-Zegzouti Y, Guenin S, Delvenne P, Waller J, Ennaji MM. Cervical cancer and HPV: Awareness and vaccine acceptability among parents in Morocco. Vaccine 2014; 32:409-16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.10.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2013] [Revised: 10/11/2013] [Accepted: 10/22/2013] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Lutringer-Magnin D, Cropet C, Barone G, Canat G, Kalecinski J, Leocmach Y, Vanhems P, Chauvin F, Lasset C. HPV vaccination among French girls and women aged 14–23 years and the relationship with their mothers’ uptake of Pap smear screening: A study in general practice. Vaccine 2013; 31:5243-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.08.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2013] [Revised: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 08/23/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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