scholarly journals Knowledge and awareness of nursing students regarding Human papillomaviruses infection and vaccination

2021 ◽  
pp. 58-58
Author(s):  
Suzana Mlinar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Human Papillomaviruses ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Background/Aim: Human papillomaviruses (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most HPV infections are transient and asymptomatic. Routine vaccination against HPV is the best prophylaxis against HPV infection. The aim of present study was to determine knowledge and risk factors about HPV infection, and the attitudes towards vaccination against HPV infection among nursing students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a random sample of 175 nursing students. For statistical data analysis was done with t-test for and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: Most respondents (93.1%) knew that HPV infection may cause cervical cancer, and that it is a sexually transmitted infection (80.0%). Only 31.4% were aware that HPV may cause head and neck cancer and only 22.9% were aware that smoking is a risk factor for HPV infection. Male respondents (p=<0.05) and third-year respondents (p=<0.05) were significantly aware that men can be infected with HPV. Third-year respondents were significantly aware that early sexual intercourse increases the risk of HPV infection (p=<0.05), that HPV infection can be asymptomatic (p=<0.05). Respondents below 26 years (p=<0.05) and first-year respondents (p=<0.05) were significantly aware that men can also be vaccinated against HPV infection. Conclusion: The present study found that the respondents emphasised the importance of health education by nurses and vaccination against HPV infection. Due to the low vaccination rate of the population, preventive measures are needed to increase public awareness about vaccination against HPV, for which nurses are also responsible.

scholarly journals Prevalence of High Risk HPV in HIV-Infected Women From Belém, Pará, Amazon Region of Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Cortinhas Monteiro ◽  
Ricardo Roberto de Souza Fonseca ◽  
Tuane Carolina de Sousa Ferreira ◽  
Luana Lorena Silva Rodrigues ◽  
Andreza Reis Brasil da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Multiple Sexual Partners ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
High Risk Hpv

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. Several studies have shown a higher prevalence of HPV infection in HIV-infected women. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the genotype diversity of HPV infection in HIV-infected women. From April 2010 to December 2012 cervical specimens were collected from 169 HIV-infected women who screening for cervical cancer at Reference Unit in Belém. The detection of HPV infection was performed by nested PCR and HPV type was performed using a commercial system. The prevalence of HPV infection was 63.3%. Of the 47 genotyped samples, 40.4% was found positive for high risk-HPV 16 and 12.8% for high risk-HPV 52. HPV infection was predominant in the group of women with no incidence of cytological abnormalities and more prevalent in women of reproductive age, unmarried, low education level, and who reported use condoms during sexual intercourse. It was observed an association between HPV infection and independent variables, such as condom use, multiple sexual partners, and history of sexually transmitted diseases. High-risk types of HPV infection were prevalent in our study. Infection with multiple high-risk HPV genotypes may potentiate the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women.

scholarly journals Association between Sexual Habits and Sexually Transmitted Infections at a Specialised Centre in Granada (Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (18) ◽  
pp. 6881
Author(s):  
Raquel Casado Santa-Bárbara ◽  
César Hueso-Montoro ◽  
Adelina Martín-Salvador ◽  
María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano ◽  
María Gázquez-López ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infections ◽  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Oral Sex ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Sexually transmitted infections are an important public health issue. The purpose of this study is to analyse the association between different sexual habits and the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in the population of Granada who consult with a specialised centre. An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted based on the medical records of 678 people from the Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Sexual Orientation Centre of Granada, who were diagnosed positively or negatively with a sexually transmitted infection, during the 2000−2014 period. Sociodemographic and clinical data, as well as data on frequency and type of sexual habits, frequency of condom use and sexually transmitted infection positive or negative diagnosis were collected. Univariate and bivariate analyses were conducted. The most popular sexual habits were vaginal intercourse, oral sex (mouth–vagina and mouth–penis) and the least popular were anus–mouth and anal sex. The use of condom is frequent in vaginal and anal sex and less frequent in oral sex. Sexually transmitted infection is associated with mouth–penis (p = 0.004) and mouth–vagina (p = 0.023) oral sex and anal sex (p = 0.031). It is observed that there is a relationship between the presence of STIs and oral sex practices, people having such practices being the ones who use condoms less frequently. There is also a relationship between anal sex and the prevalence of STIs, although in such sexual practice the use of condom does prevail.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Health Beliefs of Nursing Students Toward Human Papilloma Virus and Vaccine Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Fatjona Kamberi ◽  
Eva Muhaj
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Statistical Association ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted

Objective: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted among young people of both sexes. It is also the main cause of cervical cancer. This study aimed at assessing students’ knowledge and health beliefs about HPV infection and the use of the vaccine.Methods: The sample of the cross-sectional study was 120 randomly selected nursing students from the Faculty of Public Health, University of Vlore “Ismail Qemali” Albania. Anonymous, self-administered questionnaire based on the literature and Health Belief Model, was used for data collection in May 2017. The questionnaire included assessment questions for students’ knowledge and health beliefs about HPV and vaccine use. Also, questions about socio-demographic characteristics were included. Data analysis included the calculation of averages, frequencies, and confidence intervals. P values ≤0.05 were accepted as statistically significant.Result: Mean age 20.3±2.2 years, 92.44 % of students were female. 65.83% of students know that HPV is a sexually transmitted infection and a vaccine is available to prevent it. Ambiguities and uncertainties exist in regard to screening with Pap test after vaccination. Perceived benefits are high for 50.83% of students. Perceived severity appeared low as only 25% of students agree that they may be affected by HPV. Statistical association, p =0.0347 was found between perceived risk and the year of study. The parents’ role in vaccination against HPV have a strong statistical association, p=0.0058 with the year of study as only 8.33 % of students in the third year agree with the fact that that parents do not allow them to be vaccinated against HPV. Conclusion: The study noted the student’s ambiguity and misconceptions about HPV infection. Low severity and lack of knowledge about the vaccine emphasizes that identifying their current level of knowledge and the main source of information are essential to provide comprehensive and appropriate health education.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Mycoplasma genitalium Infections among Patients Attending a Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinic in Guangdong, China a Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaohui Zhang ◽  
PZ Zhao ◽  
WJ Ke ◽  
LY Wang ◽  
Lai Sze Tso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexually Transmitted Infection ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Mycoplasma Genitalium ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Asymptomatic Patients ◽  
Tract Infections

Abstract Background: Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) causes urogenital tract infections and is associated with reproductive morbidity. Although MG has been reported across many regions and population groups, it is not yet routinely tested for in China. Our study contributes to current research by reporting the prevalence and correlates of MG infection in patients attending a sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinic in Guangdong from Jan 2017-May 2018.Methods: Urethral (from 489 men) and endo-cervical (from 189 women) samples, blood samples, and patient histories (via questionnaires) were collected. Doctors clinically diagnosed anogenital warts (GW) during the examination (n=678). The presence of MG was evaluated using an in-house via polymerase chain reaction protocol. We also tested all participants for herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), syphilis and HIV. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to evaluate factors associated with MG.Results: MG was detected in 7.2% (49/678) of the patients (men, 7.4%; women, 6.9%). The MG positivity rate was 14.2% among symptomatic patients, and 5.6% for asymptomatic patients , respectively. Only 36.7% (18/49) Mg positive patients were symptomatic. Among the MG-infected patients, 10.2% were co-infected with CT, 6.1% with NG, 8.2% with HSV-2, 4.1% with syphilis and 22.4% with GW. Presentation with clinical symptoms was significantly associated with MG infection [OR=2.52 (2.03-3.13)]. In our analysis, MG was not associated with other STIs.Conclusions: MG is a relatively common infection among individuals attending an STI clinic in Guangdong Province. Routine testing of symptomatic patients may be necessary, and more epidemiological studies are needed to provide evidence for future testing guidelines,

scholarly journals Genotyping of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in female condyloma acuminata patient in Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afria Arista ◽  
Dwi Murtiastutik ◽  
Trisniartami Setyaningrum ◽  
Gondo Mastutik
Keyword(s):  
Human Papilloma Virus ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Condyloma Acuminata ◽  
Multiple Infection ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Papilloma Virus ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Polymerase Chain

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) cause the most common sexually transmitted infection in women. HPV may lead to clinical manifestation as condyloma acuminata. The type of HPV are divided into two categories: low risk and high risk. Objective: To determine the type of HPV in female condyloma acuminata patient. Material and methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Dermatology Venereology Outpatient Clinic Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya from February, 2007 to May, 2007. A total of 13 female patients with condyloma acuminata were includ in this study. Nucleic acids amplification assays (Polymerase Chain Reaction) used to detect the HPV infection. Results: Condyloma acuminata mostly caused by HPV-11 (30,76%) and HPV-6 (23,07%). Only 1 patient in this study caused by HPV 18. 38% of condyloma acuminata in this study caused by multiple infection of HPV. Conclusion: Molecular assay are gold standard to identification of HPV in the condyloma acuminata patient.

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