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Feng LS, Wu XQ, Li QL, Yang Q, Yin FL, Wang QY, Zhu YL, Yan RY, Tu CL, Yang LY, Zhong WJ, Dong ZJ. Development and reliability and validity test of the Fear of Cancer Scale (FOCS). Ann Med 2022; 54:2354-2362. [PMID: 36066037 PMCID: PMC9467598 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2113914] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop a Fear of Cancer Scale (FOCS) for non-cancer populations. METHODS FOCS was developed by classical measurement theory. A total of 15 college students were invited to conduct semi-structured interviews. Seven experts were invited for expert consultation. A total of 2012 Chinese college students who had completed the electronic questionnaire on WJX.cn platform was included. The reliability and validity of FOCS were verified. Multiple linear regression analysis was adopted to explore the influencing factors of cancer fear among college students and further verify the validity of FOCS. RESULTS There were 17 items in the FOCS, including two subscales - direct fear (8 items), and indirect fear (9 items). FOCS had good validity and reliability. Multiple linear regression showed that GAD-7 score, CSDS score, negative coping score, positive coping score, guardian's highest education, gender, life satisfaction, nationality and major were the influencing factors of cancer fear (p < .05). CONCLUSIONS The 17-item FOCS was a reliable and valid measure to examine the level of cancer fear in non-cancer populations.
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- Lin-Sen Feng
- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (The People's Hospital of Yuxi City), Yunnan, PR China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (The People's Hospital of Yuxi City), Yunnan, PR China
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- No.1 School of Clinical Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, PR China
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- School of Public Health, Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, PR China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, PR China
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- No.1 School of Clinical Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, PR China
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- No.1 School of Clinical Medicine, Kunming Medical University, Yunnan, PR China
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (The People's Hospital of Yuxi City), Yunnan, PR China
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (Yunnan Cancer Hospital), Yunnan, PR China
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- Kunming Health Vocational College, Yunnan, PR China
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- Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (The People's Hospital of Yuxi City), Yunnan, PR China
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YILMAZ B, HAT BN, YÜREKLİ Y, OSKAY Ü. Genç Erişkinlerin Human Papilloma Virüs (HPV) ve HPV Aşısına İlişkin Bilgi ve Görüşleri: Kesitsel Bir Çalışma. KOCAELI ÜNIVERSITESI SAĞLIK BILIMLERI DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.30934/kusbed.874847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Liu Y, Wang Y, Shen X, Chen C, Ni H, Sheng N, Hua M, Wu Y. Down-regulation of lncRNA PCGEM1 inhibits cervical carcinoma by modulating the miR-642a-5p/LGMN axis. Exp Mol Pathol 2020; 117:104561. [PMID: 33121976 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2020.104561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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LncRNA PCGEM1 (PCGEM1) has been reported to exert essential effects on the development and progress of various tumors, while the detailed effects and possible mechanisms of PCGEM1 in cervical carcinoma remain unknown. In the present study, PCGEM1 was over-expressed in cervical carcinoma cells as evidenced by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) assay. Knockdown of PCGEM1 significantly repressed proliferation, migration, and invasion, while induced G1 arrest in cervical carcinoma cells. In addition, PCGEM1 was predicted to target miR-642a-5p by bioinformatics software, which was further confirmed by luciferase reporter assay. Besides, RT-qPCR assay indicated that miR-642a-5p expression was decreased in cervical carcinoma cells and knockdown of PCGEM1 could accelerate miR-642a-5p expression. Moreover, inhibition of miR-642a-5p partly abolished the functions of PCGEM1 knockdown on proliferation, cell cycle, migration and invasion of cervical carcinoma cells. Furthermore, miR-642a-5p could bind to the 3'-UTR of LGMN, which was over-expressed in the cervical carcinoma cells. Suppression of LGMN partly restored the functions of miR-642a-5p inhibitor on proliferation, cell cycle distribution, migration and invasion in the cervical carcinoma cells treated with the PCGEM1 shRNA. Taken together, our data indicated that knockdown of PCGEM1 inhibited proliferation, migration and invasion in cervical carcinoma by modulating the miR-642a-5p/ LGMN axis.
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- Yuanlin Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China.
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- Shanghai Hanghua International Shipping Agency Co. LTD, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China
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Yu C, Chen L, Ruan G, An J, Sun P. Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude Toward HPV and Vaccination Among Medical Staff, Medical Students, and Community Members in Fujian Province. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2020; 13:989-997. [PMID: 32801973 PMCID: PMC7413698 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s243048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the level of human papilloma virus (HPV)-related knowledge and vaccination willingness of people in Fujian Province, and to explore the factors influencing doctors’ recommendation of HPV vaccine. Methods We conducted two cross-sectional surveys in Fujian Province. The study cohort included 248 medical staff and medical students and 1001 community members. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the general demographics of the participants, along with their knowledge and attitudes regarding HPV and vaccination. Analyses were conducted to identify factors associated with willingness to vaccinate and willingness to recommend vaccination. Results The level of HPV knowledge in Fujian province was found to be low, but more than 80% of participants would like to accept HPV vaccine. Medical staff had a higher willingness to recommend HPV vaccine than students (OR= 4.696, CI: 2.698-8.175), which may be related to work experience and acceptance of vaccine price but not to knowledge level. Conclusion Knowledge of HPV in our community population appears to be lower than that in other regions in China. We suggest that a lack of knowledge may not be the main factor affecting the willingness to vaccinate, but we still needed to raise the level of knowledge about HPV to prevent misunderstandings. When the level of knowledge is high, education and per capita household income are not important factors influencing the willingness to vaccinate; only acceptance of vaccine prices significantly affects the willingness to vaccinate. Inclusion of the HPV vaccine in the national immunization program could help to alleviate public concerns regarding the vaccine to change present situation.
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- Chang Yu
- Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Fujian Maternal and Pediatric Major Disease Research, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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- Laboratory of Gynecologic Oncology, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China.,Key Laboratory of Fujian Maternal and Pediatric Major Disease Research, Fujian Provincial Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People's Republic of China
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Shin HY, Lee B, Hwang SH, Lee DO, Sung NY, Park JY, Jun JK. Evaluation of satisfaction with three different cervical cancer screening modalities: clinician-collected Pap test vs. HPV test by self-sampling vs. HPV test by urine sampling. J Gynecol Oncol 2020; 30:e76. [PMID: 31328458 PMCID: PMC6658592 DOI: 10.3802/jgo.2019.30.e76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2018] [Revised: 02/23/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Human papillomavirus testing by self-sampling and urine sampling might be alternatives to Papanicolaou test (Pap test) for cervical cancer screening (CCS), and may increase compliance and adherence thereto. The present study aimed to explore satisfaction and preferences for cervical screening modalities among Korean women. METHODS In total, 732 women aged between 20 and 69 years responded to a questionnaire designed to survey the women's perceived satisfaction for the 3 CCS modalities: clinician-collected Pap test, self-collected vaginal sampling (self-sampling) and urine sampling. RESULTS Overall satisfaction was significantly higher with both the self-sampling and urine sampling than the clinician-collected Pap test (odds ratio [OR]=2.01; 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.48-3.00 and OR=2.47; 95% CI=1.75-3.48, respectively). Psychological distress, including embarrassment, pain, anxiety, discomfort, and stress, with self-sampling and urine sampling were significantly lower than that with the Pap test. 52% of participants reported preferences for self-sampling in the next screening round. CONCLUSIONS Korean women were more likely to report satisfaction with alternative modalities (self-sampling and urine sampling) for CCS in comparison to the Pap test. This suggests that self-collected modalities may help with improving CCS uptake rates by eliminating burden related with the Pap test. However, further studies for test accuracy and cost-effective analysis of the alternative modalities should be conducted in order to apply CCS.
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- Hye Young Shin
- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Medical Education and Medical Humanities, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Center for Uterine Cancer, National Cancer Center Hospital, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.,Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea.
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Dong D, Zhu Y, Aili Z, Chen Z, Ding J. Bioinformatics analysis of HPV-68 E6 and E7 oncoproteins for designing a therapeutic epitope vaccine against HPV infection. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 2020; 81:104266. [PMID: 32114254 DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2020.104266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2019] [Revised: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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The incidence and mortality of cervical cancer, which mainly results from the infection of human papillomavirus (HPV) is significantly increasing in Xinjiang. According to the previous research, the incidence of HPV-68 in cervical cancer patients in Xinjiang is significantly higher than in other parts of China. HPV E6 and E7 oncoproteins play a crucial role in cervical cancer, and can be used as ideal targets for therapeutic vaccines. Therefore, we analyzed and identified the possible T-cell and B-cell dominant epitopes and various aspects of HPV-68 E6 and E7 oncoproteins, including the physicochemical properties, secondary and tertiary structures using a bioinformatic approach, which provided a basis for designing an effective HPV infection therapeutic vaccine. The results showed that E6 oncoproteins was an unstable and hydrophilic protein, while E7 oncoproteins was unstable and hydrophilic protein. The secondary structure of the E6 oncoproteins consisted of 45.57% alpha helixes, 14.56% extended strands, 4.43% beta turns and 35.44% random coils. The secondary structure of E7 oncoproteins consisted of 35.45% alpha helixes, 17.27% extended strands, 0.91% beta turns and 46.36% random coils. Moreover, our results identified 5 dominant T-cell epitopes and 6 dominant B-cell epitopes in the E6 oncoproteins structure and 5 dominant T-cell epitopes and 3 dominant B-cell epitopes in E7 oncoproteins. In conclusion, this study provides comprehensive biological information about the HPV-68 E6 and E7 oncoproteins, which will lay a theoretical foundation for multi-epitope vaccines against HPV infection.
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- Di Dong
- Department of Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China
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- Center of Reproductive Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China
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- Department of Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China
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- Department of Gynecology, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830054, China.
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- Department of Immunology, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830011, China.
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Eo YS, Kim JS. Associations of health belief and health literacy with Pap smear practice among Asian immigrant women. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2019; 42:63-68. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2019.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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TNFAIP8L1 and FLT1 polymorphisms alter the susceptibility to cervical cancer amongst uyghur females in China. Biosci Rep 2019; 39:BSR20191155. [PMID: 31289124 PMCID: PMC6639457 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20191155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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TNFAIP8L1 and FLT1 play critical roles in the occurrence and development of tumors, but no in-depth studies have been carried out in cervical cancer. The present study aims to research the correlation between polymorphisms of these two genes and the risk of cervical cancer in the Uygur women. The study involved 342 cervical cancer patients and 498 healthy women. Five single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from the TNFAIP8L1 gene and the FLT1 gene were selected and genotyped. Odds ratio and 95% CIs were calculated by logistic regression analysis to evaluate the correlation between SNPs and cervical cancer risk. The alleles rs9917028-A (P=0.032), rs10426502-A (P=0.007), and rs1060555-G (P=0.026) of TNFAIP8L1 were associated with a decreased risk of cervical cancer. In the multiple genetic models, these three SNPs were also associated with the risk of cervical cancer. The stratified analysis showed that TNFAIP8L1-rs10426502, -rs1060555, and FLT1-rs9513111 were associated with a decreased risk of cervical cancer amongst people older than 43 years. Moreover, the haplotypes AG (P=0.007) and GC (P=0.026) of linkage disequilibrium block rs10426502|rs1060555 in TNFAIP8L1 were significantly associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. Our results suggested that the relationships between TNFAIP8L1 and FLT1 polymorphisms and the risk of cervical cancer amongst Uyghur females.
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Aierken K, Dong Z, Abulimiti T, Zhang Y, Abuduxikuer G, Tuerxun G, Abudurexiti G, Maimaitiaishan A, Mijiti P, Abulizi G. CDK6 3'UTR polymorphisms alter the susceptibility to cervical cancer among Uyghur females. Mol Genet Genomic Med 2019; 7:e626. [PMID: 30829464 PMCID: PMC6503018 DOI: 10.1002/mgg3.626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2018] [Revised: 01/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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AIMS Cyclin dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) plays a crucial role in malignant tumor whereas less is reported in cervical cancer development. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of CDK6 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) polymorphisms on cervical cancer susceptibility among Uyghur females. METHODS The genotypes of the six CDK6 variants (rs8179, rs42032, rs42033, rs42034, rs42035, and rs42038) were identified among 306 cervical cancer cases and 310 healthy controls with the Agena MassARRAY platform. The associations of the candidate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with the cervical cancer risk were evaluated under genetic models using conditional logistic regression analysis. Bioinformatics analysis was performed for SNP function prediction with the online databases. The expression differences between tumor tissues and normal cervix samples were also examined by Real-time PCR. RESULTS CDK6 rs8179 and rs42033 were correlated to the decreased risk of cervical cancer in Uyghurs under the allele model (rs8179 and rs42033: OR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.37-0.99, p = 0.043) and log-additive model (rs8179 and rs42033: OR = 0.62, 95% CI: 0.38-1.00, p = 0.047). Rs8179, rs42032, and rs42033 were associated with susceptibility to high-grade cervical cancer in different genetic models as well (p < 0.05). Dataset-based analysis also uncovered the potential effects of these significant SNPs. In addition, aberrant expression of CDK6 were detected in cervical tumors. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggested the relationships between CDK6 3'UTR polymorphisms and cervical cancer pathogenesis, and the involvement of CDK6 in cervical cancer development among Uyghur females.
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- Kailibinuer Aierken
- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- Outpatient DepartmentAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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- 5th Department of GynecologyAffiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical UniversityUrumqiChina
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Yuanyue L, Baloch Z, Shanshan L, Yasmeen N, Xiaomei W, Khan JM, Xueshan X. Cervical Cancer, Human Papillomavirus Infection, and Vaccine-Related Knowledge: Awareness in Chinese Women. Cancer Control 2019; 25:1073274818799306. [PMID: 30213198 PMCID: PMC6144517 DOI: 10.1177/1073274818799306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cervical cancer (CC) has a high incidence and mortality and is accompanied by lack of organized CC screening programs, lack of health-care facilities, and a lack of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among female population in the world, particularly China. We recruited 487 females who visited the outpatient department of the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province from November 2015 to January 2016 to complete a standardized-designed questionnaire. We found that only 39.6% of the females knew about the role of HPVs in the development of cervical cancer. Moreover, none of the females knew that HPV could cause penile carcinomas, perianal carcinomas, and head and neck carcinomas. The majority of the participants acquired information about cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine from medical workers. Only 15.6% of the recruited females had heard about the HPV vaccine. The overall HPV vaccine acceptance rate was higher (91.2%) if the vaccine was available free of cost. In this study, we found high acceptability of the HPV vaccine in Chinese women and high awareness about cervical cancer. However, very low levels of knowledge about HPVs and their role in cancer development among the recruited women is alarming. Therefore, it is very important to initiate educational programs to raise awareness and knowledge about cervical cancer, HPV, and the HPV vaccine in this region.
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- Li Yuanyue
- 1 Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering and Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, People's Republic of China.,Li YuanYue and Li Shanshan contributed equally
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- 2 College of Veterinary Medicine, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China
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- 3 School of Humanities and Law, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.,Li YuanYue and Li Shanshan contributed equally
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- 4 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- 5 Department of Gynecology, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province. Kunming, People's Republic of China
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- 6 Department of Path-Biology, Collage of Animal Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- 1 Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering and Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, People's Republic of China
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Saei Ghare Naz M, Darooneh T, Rashidi Fakari F, Kholosi Badr F, Hajizadeh F, Ozgoli G. The Relationship between Health Locus of Control and Iranian Women's Beliefs toward Pap Smear Screening. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY BASED NURSING AND MIDWIFERY 2019; 7. [PMID: 30643832 PMCID: PMC6311204 DOI: 10.30476/ijcbnm.2019.40845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cervical cancer has a high prevalence and mortality, while early diagnosis greatly reduces its complications. Therefore, it is important to identify the factors affecting the screening of cervical cancer. Studies have shown that health locus of control plays an important role in beliefs about screening. This study aimed to identify the correlation between health locus of control and beliefs about Pap smear among women. METHODS This was a descriptive study which was conducted cross-sectionally. It was conducted on 250 married women who had the inclusion criteria and attended health centers selected by Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Oct. 2017 to February 2018 (a period of 5 months). Data collection tools included a demographic information questionnaire, multidimensional health locus of control scale, and the Pap Smear Belief Questionnaire (PSBQ). Data analysis was carried out through SPSS (v.17) using statistical tests including correlation and regression. The significance level was considered 0.05. RESULTS Among the participants, 50.8% never had a history of undergoing a Pap smear test. The mean scores for the internal health locus of control (IHLC), chance health locus of control (CHLC), and powerful others health locus of control (PHLC) were 22.59±5.32, 22.84±4.65 , and 24.54±4.28, respectively. The total score for the Pap smear belief had a significant positive correlation with two dimensions: IHLC (r=0.209, P=0.001) and PHLC (r=0.216, P=0.001). In addition, based on the results of the linear regression analysis, the scores of IHLC (R2=0.03, P=0.004), PHLC (R2=0.036, P=0.003), and CHLC (R2=0.16, P=0.04) were the predictors of the total score for the Pap smear belief. CONCLUSION Our results showed that all dimensions of the health locus of control were the predictors of belief in women's Pap smear screening. It is necessary that health care providers hold programs for health locus control of cervix cancer prevention in Iranian women.
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- Marzieh Saei Ghare Naz
- Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- North Tehran Health Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- North Tehran Health Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Midwifery and Reproductive Health Research Center, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Automatic classification of cervical cancer from cytological images by using convolutional neural network. Biosci Rep 2018; 38:BSR20181769. [PMID: 30341239 PMCID: PMC6259017 DOI: 10.1042/bsr20181769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2018] [Revised: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cervical cancer (CC) is one of the most common gynecologic malignancies in the world. The incidence and mortality keep high in some remote and poor medical condition regions in China. In order to improve the current situation and promote the pathologists' diagnostic accuracy of CC in such regions, we tried to propose an intelligent and efficient classification model for CC based on convolutional neural network (CNN) with relatively simple architecture compared with others. The model was trained and tested by two groups of image datasets, respectively, which were original image group with a volume of 3012 datasets and augmented image group with a volume of 108432 datasets. Each group has a number of fixed-size RGB images (227*227) of keratinizing squamous, non-keratinizing squamous, and basaloid squamous. The method of three-folder cross-validation was applied to the model. And the classification accuracy of the models, overall, 93.33% for original image group and 89.48% for augmented image group. The improvement of 3.85% has been achieved by using augmented images as input data for the model. The results got from paired-samples ttest indicated that two models' classification accuracy has a significant difference (P<0.05). The developed scheme we proposed was useful for classifying CCs from cytological images and the model can be served as a pathologist assistance to improve the doctor's diagnostic level of CC, which has a great meaning and huge potential application in poor medical condition areas in China.
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