scholarly journals Human papillomavirus in 2019: An update on cervical cancer prevention and screening guidelines

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salina Zhang ◽  
Pelin Batur
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Screening

The Influence of Health Literacy on Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening Practices among Female Undergraduates at a University in Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sunday Joseph Ayamolowo ◽  
Lydia Feyisayo Akinrinde ◽  
Monisola Omoyeni Oginni ◽  
Love Bukola Ayamolowo
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Screening ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

The global incidence of cancer is rising, and low-income and lower-middle-income countries have the worst figures. However, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and cervical cancer screening practices remains poor in these regions. This study assessed the concept of health literacy as a potential determinant of knowledge of cervical cancer prevention and screening practices among female undergraduates. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 385 female undergraduates at a university in southwest Nigeria. A validated questionnaire composed of subscales on nine components of health literacy, knowledge of cervical cancer prevention, and cervical cancer screening practices was used for data collection. The majority of the respondents obtained a high score on most of the components of health literacy and 66% had good knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Only 11% demonstrated good practices of Pap smear testing. Of all the components of health literacy, “feeling understood and supported by healthcare providers” (OR = 0.075; 95% CI [0.036–0.115]; p = 0.015) and “understanding health information well enough to know what to do” (OR = 0.055; 95% CI [0.006–0.104]; p = 0.029) were significantly associated with knowledge of cervical cancer prevention. Out of the major challenges related to cervical cancer screening among undergraduates, the feeling of being at risk (OR = 4.71; p < 0.05) and uncomfortable experiences from past screening (OR = 0.12; p < 0.05) were significantly associated with going for cervical cancer screening. The study concluded that levels of health literacy influenced knowledge of cervical cancer prevention among female undergraduates, but it did not affect their engagement in cervical cancer screening practices.

Human Papillomavirus Selected Properties and Related Cervical Cancer Prevention Issues

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (18) ◽  
pp. 2073-2086
Author(s):  
Saule Balmagambetova ◽  
Andrea Tinelli ◽  
Ospan A. Mynbaev ◽  
Arip Koyshybaev ◽  
Olzhas Urazayev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Hpv Infection ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Prevention Strategies ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Screening Programs

High-risk human papillomavirus strains are widely known to be the causative agents responsible for cervical cancer development. Aggregated damage caused by papillomaviruses solely is estimated in at least 5% of all malignancies of the human body and 16% in cancers that affect the female genital area. Enhanced understanding of the complex issue on how the high extent of carcinogenicity is eventually formed due to the infection by the Papoviridae family would contribute to enhancing current prevention strategies not only towards cervical cancer, but also other HPV associated cancers. This review article is aimed at presenting the key points in two directions: the current cervical cancer prevention and related aspects of HPV behavior. Virtually all applied technologies related to HPV diagnostics and screening programs, such as HPV tests, colposcopy-based tests (VIA/VILI), conventional and liquid-based cytology, currently available are presented. Issues of availability, advantages, and drawbacks of the screening programs, as well as vaccination strategies, are also reviewed in the article based on the analyzed sources. The current point of view regarding HPV is discussed with emphasis on the most problematic aspect of the HPV family concerning the observed increasing number of highly carcinogenic types. Present trends in HPV infection diagnostics throughout the human fluids and tissues are also reported, including the latest novelties in this field, such as HPV assay/self-sample device combinations. Besides, a brief outline of the related prevention issues in Kazakhstan, the leading country of Central Asia, is presented. Kazakhstan, as one of the post-soviet middle-income countries, may serve as an example of the current situation in those terrains, concerning the implementation of globally accepted cervical cancer prevention strategies. Along with positive achievements, such as the development of a nationwide screening program, a range of drawbacks is also analyzed and discussed.

The role of human papillomavirus vaccines in cervical cancer: Prevention and treatment

2018 ◽  
Vol 122 ◽  
pp. 92-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Bogani ◽  
Umberto Leone Roberti Maggiore ◽  
Mauro Signorelli ◽  
Fabio Martinelli ◽  
Antonino Ditto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Papillomavirus Vaccines ◽  
Human Papillomavirus Vaccines ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

AWARENESS OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN UZBEKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
I.P. Sharipova ◽  
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Sh.C. Sadirova ◽  
E.I. Musabaev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Behavioral Characteristics ◽  
Preventive Screening ◽  
The World ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Knowledge of the risk factors for cervical cancer (CC) and the benefits of cervical cancer prevention motivates women to participate in preventive screening. However, several studies indicate that thereis a significant lack of knowledge about the human papillomavirus (HPV) around the world. This study examines the level of knowledge about the prevention of HPV and cervical cancer in the contextof socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics of women in Uzbekistan.Key words: questioning, cervical cancer, Human Papillomavirus, prevention

Cervical Cancer Prevention and Screening

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn D. Runowicz ◽  
Andrew Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Hpv Dna ◽  
Screening Guidelines ◽  
Hpv Dna Testing ◽  
Cancer Prevention And Screening ◽  
Screening And Prevention ◽  
New Guidelines

With the advent of HPV DNA testing and the availability of HPV vaccinations, the recommendations and rationale for screening and prevention of cervical cancer and its precursors have undergone revision, reflecting this new knowledge and understanding of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia and the role of HPV. This review incorporates the new guidelines and rationale for current screening guidelines for cervical cancer and in the management of patients with atypical or unsatisfactory cervical cytology. This review contains 4 figures, 2 tables, and 69 references. Key words: Cervical cancer, Gynecological cancer, HPV, HPV testing, HPV vaccine, Pap smear, HPV DNA, Human papillomavirus

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