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Conhecimento e atitudes de pais de crianças/adolescentes sobre papillomavirus humano: estudo transversal. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2022. [DOI: 10.37689/acta-ape/2022ao013266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Galvão MPSP, Araújo TMED, Rocha SSD. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adolescents regarding human papillomavirus. Rev Saude Publica 2022; 56:12. [PMID: 35384996 PMCID: PMC8963747 DOI: 10.11606/s1518-8787.2022056003639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze knowledge, attitudes, and practices of adolescent students from public schools in the municipality of Teresina, state of Piauí, regarding human papillomavirus (HPV). METHODS Cross-sectional, analytical study carried out in 12 public schools in the municipality of Teresina, with a random sample of 472 15-year-old adolescents. All participants answered a validated questionnaire, which evaluated sociodemographic characteristics, level of knowledge about HPV, attitudes regarding vaccination and vaccination status. The levels of knowledge and attitude were classified by standardized scores and practice by the vaccination situation. The analyses were carried out using the SPSS software. In the bivariate analysis, simple logistic regression was used generating odds ratios to identify the associations of sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude with HPV prevention practice. Variables that presented p-value ≤ 0.20 in the bivariate analysis were inserted in a multivariate logistic regression model. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Among the participants, 27.3% had sufficient knowledge, 34.1% had positive attitudes, and 74.6% had adequate practice. In the multivariate analysis, we observed a statistically significant association among females (ORa = 15.62; 95%CI: 9.08–26.9), satisfactory knowledge (ORa = 2.09; 95%CI: 1.15–3.81), and positive attitudes (ORa = 1.89; 95%CI: 1.10–3.23) with proper practice. CONCLUSIONS Being female, having a satisfactory level of knowledge about HPV and the vaccine, and having positive attitudes towards HPV vaccination reinforce the appropriate practice of vaccination. These findings demonstrate the need to expand the knowledge of adolescents, generating positive attitudes towards vaccination within an appropriate perspective.
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- Mariana Portela Soares Pires Galvão
- Fundação Municipal de Saúde de Teresina. Teresina, PI, Brasil.,Universidade Federal do Piauí. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Enfermagem. Teresina, PI, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Piauí. Centro de Ciências da Saúde. Departamento de Enfermagem. Teresina, PI, Brasil
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Construção e validação de jogo educativo sobre a infecção pelo papilomavírus humano. ACTA PAUL ENFERM 2022. [DOI: 10.37689/acta-ape/2022ao03012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Perez L, Tran K, Alvarenga-Bezerra V, Chadha D, Dotson L, Assir F, Cordioli E, Tamura Vieira Gomes M, Podgaec S, Lopes da Silva-Filho A, Ramanujam N, Moretti-Marques R. Cervical Cancer-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Self-Screening Acceptance Among Patients, Employees, and Social Media Followers of Major Brazilian Hospital. Cancer Control 2022; 29:10732748221135441. [PMID: 36433760 PMCID: PMC9703545 DOI: 10.1177/10732748221135441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Brazil has a high burden of cervical cancer, even though it is preventable, traceable and treatable. Hence, this study evaluated levels of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) related to cervical cancer screening and diagnosis and acceptance of self-screening techniques among women aged 24 and greater. METHODS A cross-sectional KAP survey was administered to n = 4206 women and spanned questions relating to cervical cancer, HPV, speculum, Pap test and colposcopy. Questionnaire was disseminated through a major hospital's social media platforms, intranet and gynecologic-oncology clinics. Logistic regressions evaluated associations between sociodemographic characteristics and knowledge, attitudes, and preventative behaviors against cervical cancer. Participants indicated willingness to try DNA-HPV self-sampling and cervix self-visualization (self-colposcopy). FINDINGS Participants were mostly white individuals (70.5%) with higher education and from social classes A and B. They demonstrated superior levels of KAP than described in the literature, with over 57.8% having answered 80+% of questions correctly. KAP scores were predicted by social class, educational attainment, race, history of premalignant cervical lesions and geographic location. About 80% and 63% would be willing to try DNA-HPV self-sampling and cervix self-visualization, respectively. Interest in self-screening was associated with adequate attitude (OR = 1.85) and inadequate practice (OR = .83). INTERPRETATION Adequate KAP are fundamental for the successful implementation of a self-screening program. Participants were interested in methods that provide them with greater autonomy, control and practicality. Self-screening could address barriers for under-screened women such as shame, discomfort, distance from clinics and competing commitments, enabling Brazil to reach the WHO's cervical cancer elimination goals. It could also decrease excess medical intervention in over-screened populations by promoting shared decision-making.
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Santos MAPD, Fernandes FCGDM, Lima KCD, Barbosa IR. [Lack of awareness of the HPV vaccination campaign among Brazilian students: a multilevel analysis]. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2021; 26:6223-6234. [PMID: 34910012 DOI: 10.1590/1413-812320212612.35842020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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The scope of this article is to analyze the association between lack of awareness of the HPV vaccination campaign among Brazilian adolescents and individual and contextual factors. It involved a cross-sectional study with data from the National Student Health Survey (2015). Bivariate analysis was performed and Prevalence Ratios were calculated, in a multilevel Poisson Regression (95%CI) to verify the effect of variables on the outcome. The outcome was significantly associated with being 15-19 years old (PR=1.36), studying during the afternoon/night shift (PR=1.05), having already had sexual intercourse (PR=1.10), with self-perceived poor or very poor health status (PR=1.23), dissatisfied (PR=1.14) or indifferent (PR=1.15) regarding their body image, playing truant from classes without parental consent (PR=1.10) and studying at a public school (PR=1.24). There was less prevalence of the outcome among females (PR=0.24) and in states with greater income inequality (PR=0.80). The lack of awareness about the HPV vaccination campaign among adolescents was associated with individual characteristics, the context of the school and the unit of the federation. These findings indicate the importance of enhancing health promotion for vulnerable young people.
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- Maria Aparecida Paulo Dos Santos
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Rio Branco 435, Centro. 59200-000 Santa Cruz RN Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Rio Branco 435, Centro. 59200-000 Santa Cruz RN Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Rio Branco 435, Centro. 59200-000 Santa Cruz RN Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde do Trairi, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte. Av. Rio Branco 435, Centro. 59200-000 Santa Cruz RN Brasil.
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Pereira-Caldeira NMV, Santos CBD, Pereira-Ávila FMV, Quintana SM, Gir E. Scale for assessing the quality of life of women with Human Papillomavirus infection. Rev Bras Enferm 2021; 74:e20200698. [PMID: 34406233 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES to develop and validate a scale for assessing the quality of life of women with Human Papillomavirus infection. METHODS a methodological study to develop the stages of item elaboration, apparent and content validation, semantic validation, pre-test, item allocation in domains, and reliability. RESULTS 98 items were elaborated and submitted to apparent and content validation (version 2; n=05). In semantic validation, 90.9% of women considered all items clear and understandable (version 3; n=11). In pre-test, the best applicability was in the form of a self-administered questionnaire in relation to the interview (version 4; n=38). The Exploratory Factor Analysis allocated 58 items in 6 domains; (version 5; n=351). For reliability, the general Cronbach's alpha value was 0.883. CONCLUSIONS the instrument proved to be valid and reliable for assessing the quality of life of women with Human Papillomavirus infection, consisting of 54 items allocated in 6 domains.
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- Universidade de São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Araújo MG, Magalhães GM, Garcia LC, Vieira ÉC, Carvalho-Leite MDLRD, Guedes ACM. Update on human papillomavirus - Part II: complementary diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis. An Bras Dermatol 2021; 96:125-138. [PMID: 33637397 PMCID: PMC8007546 DOI: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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In this nonsystematic review, the complementary diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of human papillomavirus are discussed. The histopathology is addressed regarding its indications, main findings and limitations, as a complementary diagnostic method largely used by dermatologists. Electron microscopy is briefly reviewed, along with its contribution to the accumulated knowledge on HPV, as well as the relevance of research in using this technology for future advances in diagnosis and treatment. Molecular information about the virus is continuously increasing, and the practical applications of HPV serology, molecular identification and genotyping are discussed. Vaccines are a valuable tool in primary HPV infection prevention and are now available in many countries; their composition, indications, and adverse effects are revisited. Local and systemic treatment options are reviewed and off-label prescriptions are discussed. Finally, health education focusing on HPV infection as a sexually transmitted infection of worldwide relevance and the many barriers to improve primary and secondary prevention are addressed.
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- Marcelo Grossi Araújo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Dermatology Service, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Dermatology Service, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Dermatology Service, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Dermatology Service, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil; Dermatology Service, Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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Carvalho FFD, Takeda E, Chagas EFB, Pinheiro OL. Knowledge of the prison population about sexually transmitted infections. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 41:e20190268. [PMID: 32520111 DOI: 10.1590/1983-1447.2020.20190268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To verify the prison population's knowledge of sexually transmitted infections. METHODS An illustrated questionnaire was prepared based on the Ministry of Health's information booklet to provide information about sexually transmitted infections and applied to a sample of the prison population (PP) (n=158). This is a descriptive and cross-sectional research conducted in 2017 in one of the penitentiaries in the western region of the state of São Paulo. RESULTS The study sample presented both correct knowledge and misconceptions regarding the identification, prevention, treatment and ways of transmission of these infections. Among these aspects, the identification of these infections raised the most doubts, especially about those that produce penile lesions. CONCLUSION The data obtained in the study reinforces the need for greater investments in the knowledge of sexually transmitted infections in the prison setting. They should focus on educational activities contextualized to the profile of this population: young adults with low education and little access to information.
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FAMEMA), Programa de Mestrado Profissional "Ensino em Saúde". Marília, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FAMEMA), Programa de Mestrado Profissional "Ensino em Saúde". Marília, São Paulo, Brasil.,Universidade de Marília (UNIMAR). Marília, São Paulo, Brasil
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- Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FAMEMA), Programa de Mestrado Profissional "Ensino em Saúde". Marília, São Paulo, Brasil
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Santos ACDS, Silva NNT, Carneiro CM, Coura-Vital W, Lima AA. Knowledge about cervical cancer and HPV immunization dropout rate among Brazilian adolescent girls and their guardians. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:301. [PMID: 32143614 PMCID: PMC7060582 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8410-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infections with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) are the main cause of cervical cancer. Since 2014, the HPV vaccine was introduced in the Brazilian National Vaccination Calendar. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge of adolescent girls and their mothers/guardians about HPV and HPV vaccine, identify the factors associated with this knowledge, and evaluate immunization dropout rate. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study involving adolescent girls and their mothers/guardians. Participants underwent an interview that addressed sociodemographic data, sexual and gynecological history, and knowledge about HPV, HPV vaccine and cervical cancer. The third quartile of the total score was established as a cutoff for assessing knowledge. Adolescents who correctly answered more than four questions and mothers/guardians who obtained more than five correct responses were categorized into high knowledge. Poisson regression analysis was performed to identify variables associated with low knowledge. Vaccination records were used to assess immunization dropout rates. Any adolescent who did not complete the two-dose vaccination schedule was considered dropout. RESULTS A total of 666 adolescent girls and 623 mothers/guardians were interviewed. Low knowledge was observed in 76.7% of adolescents and 79.8% of mothers/guardians. Most were unaware of the causal relationship between HPV and cervical cancer, signs and symptoms of HPV infection, and had limited knowledge about the HPV vaccine. Factors associated with low knowledge of adolescents were aged 12 years [IRR 1.2 (95% CI 1. 1-1.3)] or less [IRR 1.3 (95% CI (1. 2-1.4)]; household income lower than US$750 [IRR 1.7 (95% CI 1. 1-2.6)] and household income between US$751 and US$1500 [IRR 1.6 (95% CI 1.0-2.6)]. Among mothers/guardians, low knowledge was related to having completed elementary school or less [IRR 1.5 (95% CI 1. 2-2.0)]; and household income lower than US$750 [IRR 1.2 (95% CI 1.0-1.4)]. Knowledge of adolescents and mothers/guardians was not associated with vaccine uptake. HPV immunization dropout rate was considered high (32.3%). CONCLUSION Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer as well as vaccine uptake was low. Results highlight the need for educational interventions about HPV and cervical cancer. These actions may contribute to improve adherence to HPV vaccination.
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- Ana Carolina da Silva Santos
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil.,Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Biológicas, Núcleo de Pesquisa em Ciências Biológicas (NUPEB), Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas (CiPharma), Escola de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Campus Universitário, Morro do Cruzeiro, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, 35.400-000, Brazil
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Pereira Viana MR, Martins Alves Melo I, Pupin B, Raniero LJ, de Azevedo Canevari R. Molecular detection of HPV and FT-IR spectroscopy analysis in women with normal cervical cytology. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2019; 29:101592. [PMID: 31706048 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2019.101592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 10/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The increase in the incidence of Cervical Cancer in the female population worldwide has been an issue that deserves further attention from the scientific community. Several studies have already proven the relationship of its development with the molecular mechanisms that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) induces in cervical cells. The gene amplification provided by molecular biology techniques has been used as the gold standard diagnostic method of this virus because of its high specificity and sensitivity.However, the high investments associated with the acquisition of reagents, equipment and labor demonstrate the need for the development of more accessible techniques that present the same accuracy. FT-IR spectroscopy has been studied as an inexpensive and easily accessible technology that can provide the differentiation of malignant and benign cells. This study aimed to demonstrate the effectiveness and sensitivity of molecular analysis by PCR in relation to cytological analysis and to evaluate the sensitivity of FT-IR spectroscopy in the diagnosis of HPV for cervical cancer prevention. METHODS Cervical fluid samples obtained from 50 patients with absence of cellular lesion by cytological analysis were analyzed by molecular and spectroscopic analyzes. Oncotic colpocitology analysis was performed by the Papanicolaou staining, amplification of the L1 viral gene by PCR was performed using primers MY09 and MY11 and biochemical analysis of the fluids by FT-IR was performed using the Spectrum 400 system equipped with a microscope. RESULTS Of the 50 patients without evident morphological alteration of the cells, seven were diagnosed by molecular analysis as positive for presence of HPV. Principal component analysis of spectroscopy was not able to separate the negative samples from the HPV positive samples and, therefore, did not present as an effective diagnostic technique. CONCLUSIONS We highlight the efficacy, sensitivity and specificity of molecular biology by PCR in the identification of the virus and we emphasize that more studies should be used for the application of FT-IR spectroscopy in the diagnosis of this infection and its application in the prevention of cervical cancer.
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- Magda Rogéria Pereira Viana
- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular do Câncer, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Avenida Shishima Hifumi 2911, Urbanova, São José dos Campos, 12244-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular do Câncer, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Avenida Shishima Hifumi 2911, Urbanova, São José dos Campos, 12244-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular do Câncer, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Avenida Shishima Hifumi 2911, Urbanova, São José dos Campos, 12244-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Nanosensores, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Avenida ShishimaHifumi 2911, Urbanova, São José dos Campos, 12244-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Biologia Molecular do Câncer, Universidade do Vale do Paraíba, UNIVAP, Instituto de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Avenida Shishima Hifumi 2911, Urbanova, São José dos Campos, 12244-000, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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Kops NL, Hohenberger GF, Bessel M, Correia Horvath JD, Domingues C, Kalume Maranhão AG, Alves de Souza FM, Benzaken A, Pereira GF, Wendland EM. Knowledge about HPV and vaccination among young adult men and women: Results of a national survey. PAPILLOMAVIRUS RESEARCH (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2019; 7:123-128. [PMID: 30885798 PMCID: PMC6426699 DOI: 10.1016/j.pvr.2019.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND In addition to screening by Pap smears, vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) can dramatically reduce cervical cancers caused by the virus. The acceptance of HPV vaccination is directly related to HPV knowledge. This research aimed to evaluate knowledge about HPV and vaccination among men and women aged 16-25 years who use the public health system in Brazil. METHODS This was a cross-sectional, multicenter study of sexually active young adults recruited from 119 primary care units between 2016 and 2017. All participants answered a face-to-face standardized questionnaire. RESULTS Of 8581 participants, the mean percentage of correct answers about HPV and vaccination was 51.79% (95% CI 50.90-52.67), but 75.91% (95% CI 74.13-77.69) had awareness of the HPV vaccination. Women answered a higher proportion of questions correctly than men did (p = 0.0003). Lower education level was the variable that most interfered with knowledge. The best information sources for knowledge were both health professionals and the media (1.33%, 95% CI 1.03-1.70). CONCLUSIONS The results emphasize the importance of educational programs about HPV and vaccination among young adults, especially in socially disadvantaged populations. These findings can help to increase the vaccination rate in the country and to stimulate public health policies.
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- Natália Luiza Kops
- Escritório de Projetos PROADI-SUS, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
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- Escritório de Projetos PROADI-SUS, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- National Immunization Program, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil
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- Escritório de Projetos PROADI-SUS, Hospital Moinhos de Vento, Porto Alegre, Brazil; Department of Community Health, Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Baptista AD, Simão CX, Santos VCGD, Melgaço JG, Cavalcanti SMB, Fonseca SC, Vitral CL. Knowledge of human papillomavirus and Pap test among Brazilian university students. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2019; 65:625-632. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.65.5.625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/24/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted virus in the world and is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. The most effective approach to cervical cancer control continues to be screening through the preventive Papanicolaou test (Pap test). This study analyzes the knowledge of university students of health science programs as well as undergraduate courses in other areas of knowledge on important questions regarding HPV. METHOD: Four hundred and seventy-three university students completed a questionnaire assessing their overall knowledge regarding HPV infection, cervical cancer, and the Pap test. A descriptive analysis is presented, and multivariate analysis using logistic regression identified factors associated with HPV/cervical cancer information. RESULTS: Knowledge was higher for simple HPV-related and Pap test questions but was lower for HPV interrelations with genital warts and cervical cancer. Being from the health science fields and having high income were factors associated with greater knowledge. Only the minority of the participants recognized all the situations that increased the risk of virus infection presented in the questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the need for educational campaigns regarding HPV infection, its potential as a cervical cancer agent and the forms of prevention available.
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